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Emir meets outgoing Singapore envoy Emir chairs Forum to develop SCEAI’s third meeting road map for QNA

DOHA:, Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic diabetes strategy Affairs and Investment (SCEAI), chaired the Council’s Third Meet- ing for 2016 held at the Emiri Diwan to develop the capabilities and tools required yesterday. International Diabetes to prevent and better manage diabetes in the Deputy Emir H H Sheikh country. About 17 percent of Qatari popula- Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Leadership Forum, to be tion are estimated to suffer from diabetes. Vice-President of the Council, held in Qatar for the first The Forum will build on lessons from attended the meeting along with time on September 26-27, previous leadership forums held in New the Prime Minister and Interior York (2007), Moscow (2008), Beijing Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin will bring together leading (2009),MENA (Dubai 2010), Copenhagen Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani the experts from across the (2012) and Istanbul (2013). Council’s Executive Member and world. It will bring together leading diabetes members of the council. experts and academics, patient organisa- Minister of Finance H E Ali tions, healthcare professionals and NGOs Shareef Al Emadi, the Council’s from around the world who will join lead- Secretary-General, said the meet- The Peninsula ers from the healthcare sector, policy ing discussed topics on the agenda makers, and government officials from and took appropriate decisions the Qatar and other GCC states. thereon.The Council also reviewed Under the patronage of Prime Minister a follow-up item up of the Coun- DOHA: The prestigious International Dia- and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah cil’s previous resolutions and betes Leadership Forum, to be held in Qatar bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the forum procedures being implemented, for the first time on September 26-27, will is being organised by the Ministry of Pub- he added. The agenda included as bring together leading experts from across lic Health and Action on Diabetes (AoD) in well the last developments with the world to develop a road map for the collaboration with the Hamad Medical Cor- respect to energy and investment Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received at the Emiri Diwan successful roll out of the country’s national poration, Primary Healthcare Corporation, affairs, he concluded. strategy to tackle diabetes. Qatar Diabetes Association, Novo Nordisk Ambassador of Singapore, Wong Kok Bonn, who called on the Emir to greet him on the The National Diabetes Strategy and Maersk Oil Qatar. occasion of the end of his tenure in Qatar. Emir wished the outgoing envoy success in his launched last year by the National Diabe- future assignments and for the bilateral relations further progress and prosperity. Emir to attend Darfur → Continued on page 4 tes Committee provides a clear framework Peace Document event

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim Katara lines up bin Hamad Al Thani will partici- pate in the celebration of completing four-day Eid Exchange houses gear up for Eid rush the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, in extravaganza response to an the invitation by President of Sudan Omar Hassan Al By Sachin Kumar percent in this Eid,” said Zubair from my friends to remit more expatriates were on vacation. There Bashir. The celebration will take The Peninsula The Peninsula Abdul Rahman, Operations Man- money so that my family can enjoy was also a lull in last month as Eid Al place in Darfur tomorrow. ager, Al Zaman Exchange. Eid celebrations,” said a Pakistani Fitr was in July and expatriates had Ramadan and Eid are the best expatriate working for a construc- sent most of their savings back home. occasion for exchange houses in tion firm. From this month onwards we have Emir receives message DOHA: The Cultural Village DOHA: Exchange houses across Qatar because maximum number Egypt, India, Pakistan, Philip- begun to see pick up in remittances,” from Indian Premier Foundation-Katara is presenting Qatar are expecting huge rush of transactions in a year happen pines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka he added. a four-day Eid Al Adha extrav- among expatriates during Eid Al during these Festivals. Remittances are the main destinations that are Currencies of most of the coun- aganza featuring spectacular Adha. After witnessing a lull last rise during Eid and Ramadan as likely to see major remittances. tries which get major remittances DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim Sinbad show and fireworks dis- month, remittances are likely to most of the expatriates need to “Remittances are likely to get from Qatar have largely remained bin Hamad Al Thani received play. surge up to 25 percent during the send money to their family mem- added push because Onam festival stable in the past two months. a written message from Prime The show inspired by Sinbad, festival, say exchange officials. bers for meeting expenses related is coinciding with Eid this year,” said Indian Rupee is trading around Minister of India, Narendra Modi, the fictional sailor and hero from “Eid Al Adha is going to be a to these festivals. a senior official at an exchange house 18.30 per Qatari riyal, Egyptian pertaining to bilateral relations. One Thousand and One Nights busy period for us. We had seen “My family members have organ- in Mansoura. pound trading around 2.43 per riyal, Foreign Minister H E Sheikh story will be performed three huge crowd of expatriates during ise a get together during Eid Al Adha Onam is a biggest festival cele- Philippine Peso was stable at 12.75 Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al times during Eid days. Eid Al Fitr and we are expecting which is attended by all the relatives. brated in Kerala — a southern Indian per riyal. Pakistani rupee is hover- Thani was handed the message as The first and second perform- same trend during Eid Al Adha The function is big and my family state. Expatriates from Kerala form ing around 29 per riyal, Sri Lankan he met yesterday with Indian Min- ances will be at 7pm and 8.15pm holidays. Based on our experi- needs extra money to meet these a sizeable chunk in Qatar. Rupee trading at 40 per riyal and ister of State for External Affairs, and will see the giving away ence of previous year, we expect expenses. Along with my usual sav- “August was a dull month Bangladeshi Taka is currently trad- V K Singh, currently on a visit to ‘Eideya’, a gift usually given to kids remittances to rise between 20-25 ings, I will borrow some extra money for remittances as most of the ing around 21.50 per Qatari riyal. Doha. as they celebrate Eid. The third show is scheduled at 9.30pm and will be followed by dazzling fire- works display on Katara Beach at 10:15pm. Qatar Foundation Stadium contractors named Minister welcomes 150 “As usual, Katara contin- ues to offer its local and foreign audiences and visitors the best recreational and cultural pro- new Qatari teachers grams and experiences. The Cultural Village has an estab- lished reputation as a renowned By Mohammed Osman response to national programmes hub and fun house,” said Katara The Peninsula like “Teach For Qatar”, “Tomoh” General Manager Dr Khalid bin programme in collaboration with Ibrahim Al Sulaiti. QU, and the programme of “ Help- The Katara Chief added: “The ing Teacher” in collaboration with powerful fun-loaded shows will DOHA: Minister of Education Community College,” said the enthrall the Cultural Village and Higher Education, H E Dr Minister addressing the teach- Foundation guests and offer the Mohammed Abdul Wahed Al ers joining independent schools audiences of all age categories a Hammadi yesterday received 150 during the new academic year unique opportunity to travel in new Qatari teachers of Independ- 2016/17. time and visit the lands of adven- ent Schools at a ceremony held at “ As new teachers you are going tures and mysteries, through Marriott Hotel. to deal with students from differ- amazing performances and cut- The teachers who are going to ent cultural backgrounds, attitudes ting-edge technology, lighting and join the three levels of education and desires giving consideration of sound system that will be set for include those graduated from differ- individual differences at class levels. these exclusive shows.” ent Qatar-based teachers training And your role is to create the new “We have selected Sinbad, or programs such as Teacher for Qatar, generation and make the school Al Sindibad Al Bahry, to narrate “Tomoh” (ambition) programme, as environment healthy and attrac- to the visiting children and their well as retired teachers and gradu- tive encouraging students to develop families a story they’ve always A computer-generated image of Qatar Foundation Stadium, one of the venues of 2022 FIFA World Cup, ates from the College of Education, their skills and find out the reasons loved to read about or were wait- at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Sports Complex (HBKSC) in the Education City. The Supreme Committee for Qatar University. obstructing their growth,” said the ing to see it displayed to them one Delivery & Legacy yesterday announced the main contractors of the stadium that can accommodate “We are happy to see you join- minister. day. 40,000 spectators. → Report on page 4 ing the education sector despite → Continued on page 4 the wide range of career choices in → Continued on page 2 02 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 HOME

Emir condoles PM meets Afghanistan’s security director Minister issues decision to set up Centre with Uzbekistan’s for Environmental and Municipal Studies Acting President

DOHA: Minister of Culture and QNA to judicial control. The centre will organise Sports H E Salah bin Ghanem Al rehabilitation and educational sessions for Ali conveyed the condolences new staff of the ministry, develop scientific of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin research in the field of municipal and envi- Hamad Al Thani to Uzbekistan’s DOHA: Minister of Municipality and Envi- ronmental work, hold seminars, meetings and Acting President Nigmatilla Yul- ronment H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Al workshops and issue periodicals. dashev, the government and the Rumaihi yesterday issued a Ministerial Deci- The decision stipulates that the centre friendly Uzbek people on the sion, establishing the Centre for Environmental will be managed by a director, who will be death of President Dr Islam Kar- and Municipal Studies under the Undersecre- assigned by the Minister and assisted by an imov. The Minister arrived in tary’s Office at the ministry. advisory body, which will include members to Tashkent on Sunday night and was The centre will be in charge of rehabilita- be selected by the director of the centre after received by Uzbekistan’s Minis- tion of the ministry’s staff to practice various the approval of the Minister. ter of Sports and Culture Bahodir Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al environmental and municipal works and The decision also stipulates that the cen- Ahmedov and Qatar’s Ambassa- Thani yesterday met Afghanistan’s National Security Director Mohammed Masoom develop their scientific and practical capabil- tre will provide an annual report, including dor to Uzbekistan Ali bin Hamad Stanekzai and his delegation. Talks dealt with issues of mutual interest. ities. It will also aim at enhancing inspectors’ results of its work, recommendations and pro- Al Sulaiti, reports QNA. capabilities and skills to deal with tasks related posals to the Office of the Minister for action. Qatar-France ties discussed Our objective is to provide quality education: Minister DOHA: Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohammed Continued from page 1 bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi yester- day met France’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Matthias Fekl “Qatar’s development does not depend on its and discussed means of promot- financial and natural resources only but on the ing cooperation in the fields of development of its manpower to achieve sus- municipality and environment. tainable development,” said Minister H E Dr. Mohammed Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi. Although we have sophisticated technol- 10 food outlets ogy in our schools, the role of the teacher will remain the cornerstone. To improve our edu- closed last month cation system the ministry established special departments for teacher’s affairs, training and The Peninsula support centre to enhance teachers professions, Guidance department to develop polices helping education development, and enforced policies to DOHA: Doha Municipality has ensure accountability and student’s conducts. closed down 10 food outlets and To ensure teachers’ participation in decision registered 150 violations during making the ministry created advisory commit- 1,430 inspection visits last month. tees for teachers and for school directors. The closure varied between “Our aim of all these initiatives is to improve one week and one month. The out- the quality of education, education input and out- lets were found violating Law No. put through which we can achieve our national 8 of 1990 on regulation of human goals,” said the Minister. He assured that the min- Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Dr. Mohammed Abdul Wahed Al Hammadi (centre) with other officials during a reception food control. Umm Salal Munici- istry will make attracting Qatari teachers a top hosted by the ministry for new Qatari teachers at Marriott Hotel yesterday. Pic: Baher Amin / The Peninsula pality also conducted 70 inspection priority by building capacities on areas of inter- campaigns and destroyed 250kg of est and granting promotion chances. teachers and the students they teach; why we “We are aware that teaching is a highly val- have planted and harvest together the outcomes,” expired frozen chicken, two whole “Teachers always need to answer several teach and why we learn,” said senior teacher ued career and teacher has a mission and we said Nura Al Qahtani, speaking on behalf of her animals and 350 animal parts. questions related to their career raised by new Aisha Shahbeek, addressing the gathering. are here today to sustain what the elder teachers colleagues. Ooredoo unveils Hala Nepal Key Teams set up to remove waste during Eid holidays

The Peninsula any network, including Nepal Telecom and Ncell, in Nepal for 20 dirhams per The Peninsula “There are emergency teams with equip- minute, Ooredoo said yesterday. ment to deal with cases such as waste not Without a subscription to the key, properly disposed in designated places; DOHA : Ooredoo launched yesterday Ooredoo customers calling Nepal would remains of animals slaughtered outside abat- Hala Nepal Key, enabling customers to be charged at the standard rate of 99 DOHA: The Public Cleaning Department at toirs and left in open places and emitting bad enjoy calls to Nepal at 20 dirhams per dirhams per minute, meaning custom- the Ministry of Municipality and Environment odour, and temporary closure of some streets minute. ers can save 79 dirhams per minute on has set up special teams to remove waste dur- which may prevent the department’s vehicles Ooredoo has expanded its portfolio calls to loved ones in Nepal. ing Eid Al-Adha holidays. from reaching garbage containers,” Al-Shafi of Hala International Keys to ensure that The hey costs QR1 a week and can be The teams were formed anticipating an added. everyone wanting to call Nepal can enjoy activated by sending SMS ‘NK’ to 121 by increase in waste, which will require double “The department is giving special prior- low rates. dialling *121#, or via Ooredoo App. efforts to be removed. ity to Eid prayer grounds to provide required The Nepal Key, launched due to strong The key will renew automatically Safar Mubarak Al-Shafi, Director of the cleaning services, in collaboration with demand from the Nepalese community every week so customers can continue department, said, “Cleaning work will con- authorities concerned. in Qatar, enables all subscribers to call to save. tinue 24 hours during Eid days and cover all “The amount of waste increases during locations across Qatar. Eid days due to people’s requirements and the “It will also focus on tourist spots like number of sacrificial animals, some of which the Corniche, parks and public beaches, in are slaughtered outside abattoirs and their addition to the central market and auto- Safar Mubarak Al-Shafi, Director, Public waste is thrown in garbage containers and mated abattoir, which requires more garbage Cleaning Department, Ministry of in open places,” he said. containers.” Municipality and Environment. Al-Shafi urged people to maintain clean- Al-Shafi said cleaning will be done accord- liness, not to throw waste in public places ing to a prepared plan and programmes. The rights to perform their rituals, so work during and not to leave plastic bags and boxes on department is taking into account workers’ Eid Al-Adha prayer will be stopped. the beaches. Umm Birkah PTP access road opens to traffic

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DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has com- pleted Umm Birkah Package Treatment Plant (PTP) access road and opened it to traffic. The project costing over QR16m provides a direct link between the plant in Umm Birkah and the main road from Al Khor to Ras Laffan Industrial City, through a 2km road with two lanes in each direction. The road has very safe entrances connecting it to Ras Laffan main road, and ends with a roundabout with three exits serving the treatment plant gates. The project included con- struction of six concrete tunnels The new road links the plant in Umm Birkah with the main road from Al Khor to Ras Laffan to protect Qatar Petroleum’s Industrial City. gas pipes in the area, three tun- nels for storm water pipes, road for future public services. liquid waste lagoon facility at from areas not connected to pavement works, street lighting, Ashghal implemented the Al Karaana to close it. The plan sewers until the completion of signage and safety requirements project with a capacity of 10,000 also included construction of drainage projects in the areas. in addition to telecommunica- cubic metres a day as part of a new units to receive sewage Treated water from the Umm Al tions and Kahramaa connections plan to stop sewage transpor- tankers in the existing and new Birkah plant would help in irri- and preparing designated areas tation through tankers to the treatment plants, beside sewage gation for Al Rakia fodder farm. HOME TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 03

Qatar-France ties reviewed Qatar’s Haj Mission prepares camps for pilgrims at holy sites

QNA according to the number of pilgrims. The mission has completed preparations and support for the camps by providing all necessary DOHA: Qatar’s Haj Mission has facilities and equipment. begun an inspection of accommo- Al Qahtani said the inspection dation sites for its pilgrims in the tour aimed at ensuring that prepa- holy sites of Mina, Arafat and Muz- rations were completed along with dalifah to ensure preparations to strict security and safety measures receive the pilgrims. in the tents or the aisles in addition Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Al Dr. Abdul Salam Ali Al Qahtani, to emergency exits, signs and other Sulaiti yesterday met France’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Executive President of the mission, facilities such as kitchens in Mina. Matthias Fekl. They discussed issues of common interest in the fields said in a statement to local media The mission will meet Qatar’s of transportation, information technology and communications and accompanying the mission during pilgrims during their stay in Mina, investment opportunities in both countries. French Ambassador the tour in Makkah that the Qatari Arafat and Muzdalifah to provide Officials from Qatar’s Haj Mission with some of the pilgrims who arrived to Qatar, Eric Chevallier, and the French delegation were present. camps are ready and will be dis- support and assistance, including tributed to Qatari Haj campaigns medical services, round the clock. in Makkah yesterday. QC signs QR10m relief pacts QA wins Conde Nast Traveller Award for benefit of Syrians service in Business Class and the Condé Nast Traveller travel advantages bestowed upon it The Peninsula security, water and sanitation, shel- as part of the world’s largest global ter and non-food items and will ‘Readers Travel airline alliance, oneworld. benefit different segments, espe- Award’ in London Akbar Al Baker, Chief Execu- cially the most vulnerable groups tive, Qatar Airways Group, said: DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) signed such as women, children and the recognised Qatar “We are honoured to be recognised agreements for relief projects worth elderly. Airways’ industry- as the ‘Best for Business’ by the read- over QR10m, funded by it and other In the health field, the ‘Refer- ers of Condé Nast Traveller. Such an supporting agencies. The projects ral systems and urgent ambulatory leading on board accolade is a direct reflection of will be implemented in Syria, espe- services rehabilitation project’ aims experience and our passengers’ satisfaction in the cially Aleppo and its countryside, at providing kits, life-saving medi- premium lounges. service we provide and we remain for the benefit of 346,600 people. cines and mobile ambulatory clinics committed to providing the very best QC’s relief department is pre- for field intervention. experience to our guests throughout paring to launch a huge winter In food security field, 4,500 food their journey. campaign that would serve about baskets will be distributed for three The Peninsula Over the last year, QA one million beneficiaries. months (total 13,500) to 81,000 peo- announced an unprecedented The agreements were signed ple. In water and sanitation field, Qatar Airways officials and cabin crew members with the award. expansion of its network with new by Faisal Rashid Al Fahida, Execu- six water tanks will be bought for destinations launching in 2016, tive Director, Operations, QC; and the benefit of 100,000 Syrian citi- DOHA: Exhibiting a direct reflec- The airline was awarded the ‘Best is able to seamlessly connect leisure including the recent addition of Mohammed Rashed Al Kaabi, Man- zens living in harsh and unhealthy tion of passengers’ satisfaction, for Business’ accolade with readers and business passengers with mini- Adelaide; Atlanta; Birmingham; ager, Relief Department, Executive conditions. Qatar Airways (QA) has once again highlighting its industry-leading mal transfer times in the Middle East, Boston; Los Angeles; Marrakech; Management Operations, QC. QC will also distribute 2,600 been recognised as one of the lead- on board experience and premium while providing an on board level Pisa; Ras Al Khaimah; Sydney; and The project will be implemented packages of non-food items and ing airlines in the world in the recent lounges. of comfort for which it is renowned Yerevan, and services soon to be this month and end in March next kitchen equipment to 2,600 newly Condé Nast Traveller ‘Readers Travel Through its network of over 150 the world over, inclusive of on board launched to Windhoek; Helsinki; year. They will include health, food displaced families. Awards’ in London. destinations around the globe, QA Wi-Fi, a flexible dine-on-demand Krabi; and Seychelles. 600 Karwa school bus drivers attend traffic safety lectures

Participants attending one of the lectures.

By Sidi Mohamed supervisors’, the lectures aim at again,” said Major Odaiba. “We have The Peninsula promoting the traffic culture level received complaints from people among drivers and reducing acci- that drivers are not committed to dents and violations, especially safety and security during the school sudden parking and not leaving year,” he added. DOHA: Around 600 Karwa school enough distance from other vehi- Common mistakes include bus drivers and supervisors are cles, said Lieutenant Fahd Mobarek drivers being in a hurry and not attending awareness lectures on Al Abdallah. parking near students’ homes, leav- traffic rules, organised by the Gen- “We have informed them to ing them cross the road, as well as eral Directorate of Traffic at the check the tyres and lights before overspeeding. Ministry of Interior. they start duty,” he added. First Lieutenant Abdul Wahid The three-day lectures in Arabic, “The lectures have come at a Ghraib Al Unaizi said, “We have English and Urdu started on Sun- time when students are preparing updated school bus supervisors on day, with the participation of about to return to school on September 18 how to let students get into the bus 200 drivers will conclude today, after summer vacation. and disembark. We have also told said Major Jaber Mohamed Rashid “We are showing the drivers them not to talk to drivers during Odaiba, Assistant Director, Media mistakes they committed last year the drive and how to solve disputes and Traffic Awareness Department. so that they can avoid them, and among students.” Under the theme ‘Raising aware- have warned them that they will The lectures are being conducted ness among school bus drivers and be punished if they commit them in collaboration with Mowasalat.

Triage system at school clinics next academic year

The Peninsula allowed to be used at school clinics. development of nursing skills. Nurses were also taught how “It was held as part of the role to do cardiopulmonary resuscita- the PHCC plays in health education tion, commonly known as CPR, an against all diseases and epidem- DOHA: The Primary Health Care emergency procedure performed ics that challenge the community, Corporation (PHCC) is preparing to on a person who suffers a cardiac especially young people and school implement triage system at school arrest. students. clinics during the next academic The training programme is “The PHCC is seeking through year. part of a plan to develop health such training courses to increase In this regard, a group of school programmes at schools and was efficiency and skills of nursing staff nurses have been trained on how to held during the summer holidays. at schools, as they play a big role in access children based on the sever- Afrah Mosa, Director, Services achieving the corporation’s vision ity of their health condition. and School Programmes at the and mission that aim at improv- The training programme also Ministry of Public Health, said, ing the health and well-being of included sessions on how to detect “This training course is part of the the individuals and society,” Mosa food allergy as well as medicines school health programme for the added. 04 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 HOME

SC awards contracts for Educational videos on diabetes and Qatar Foundation Stadium rights of diabetic children launched

By Fazeena Saleem The Peninsula The stadium, to be located within Hamad DOHA: Qatar Diabetes Associa- Bin Khalifa Sports tion (QDA) yesterday launched a Complex, will be series of educational videos to raise awareness about diabetes and the ready by 2019-end. rights of diabetic children. QDA, in collaboration with Oryx GTL, launched the series of 12 ani- mated films for school children on The Peninsula diabetes. The films are being made as part of the ‘Rights of the Diabetic Student’ initiative launched in 2005. The short educational videos DOHA: The Supreme Committee for will serve as a tool for both children Delivery & Legacy (SC) announced and adults to gain knowledge about yesterday the main contractor for diabetes and provide an insight Qatar Foundation Stadium. into how to deal with the disease Officials exchanging documents after signing the agreement. Dr Abdulla Al Hamaq (left), Executive Director, Qatar Diabetes J&P Qatar WLL, Conspel Qatar in specific ways. The films will be Association, presenting a certificate of appreciation to Ismail Al WLL, J&P-Avax S.A and J&P (Overseas) circulated in schools and they will Ltd have been awarded the contract conjunction with Astad Project Man- steel for the super structure. also be circulated via social net- Khabani, HSE Manager, Oryx GTL, during the launch of the ‘Rights of as a joint venture. agement, a wholly owned Qatari “We made a commitment in our works and cinema for all members Students with Diabetes’ short films at Ritz-Carlton Hotel yesterday. The Qatar Foundation Stadium is Company, who assumed the role bid that each and every stadium built of the community. Pic: Kammutty VP / The Peninsula located within the Hamad Bin Khal- of Project Management, Construc- for the World Cup in Qatar will leave a Dr Abdullah Al Hamaq, Exec- ifa Sports Complex (HBKSC) located tion Management and Construction lasting legacy for local communities. utive Director of Qatar Diabetes include the presence of a nurse/ participate in the trips of the school, at the Western area of the Education Supervision. “Today marks a major Six years on, we’re just as committed. Association, said: “Qatar Diabetes school nurse in addition to a school after taking necessary precautions City South campus and is scheduled step in Qatar Foundation Stadium’s Qatar Foundation and its surrounding Association believes in the impor- staff member who has received to ensure their safety. for completion by the end of 2019. progress. This signing demonstrates precinct is one of the best examples tance of ensuring the rights of all training in how to deal with dia- Hamad Medical Corporation’s The venue will host fixtures up to the the progress being made as we head of how the venues will benefit Qatar’s children suffering from diabetes. betes. Also, the blood sugar level (HMC) Diabetes Care Program quarter-final stage during the 2022 towards 2022, with five stadiums sites residents long after the tournament, We have coordinated with the Min- of students with diabetes must be cares for more than 1,200 dia- FIFA World Cup. now at main construction stage. The with world-class sporting facilities istry of Education to show the films continuously monitored during the betic children making it one of the The stadium will have a net next 12 months will be crucial for the available for all, promoting healthy at Independent and private schools, school hours. largest centres in the region ded- capacity of 40,000 spectators, which tournament’s progression as we pre- living and wellness to all,” said and it’s a very good tool to educate Allowing students with dia- icated to the treatment and study will be reduced to a net capacity of pare another three sites for works, Engineer Yasir Al Jamal, Technical students about diabetes. betes to eat snacks or main meals of diabetes in children. A combi- 25,000 seats after the tournament with the SC and its partners managing Department Office Vice-Chairman at “We have also collaborated with according to what is specified in nation of hereditary diabetes and to fulfil Education City’s own legacy eight live construction sites by mid- the SC. In addition to football, the sta- the Qatar Cinema to screen these their treatment plan is one of their an increase in unhealthy life- needs for world-class multipurpose 2017,” said Engineer Hilal Al Kuwari, dium will be able to stage leisure and videos at cinemas. Teachers, stu- rights, as also allowing them to style choices directly contribute sports facilities. Technical Delivery Office Chairman entertainment events such as concerts dents, parents and everyone should drink water and go to the toilet to the prevalence of child diabetes “We are pleased with the progress at the SC. and performances with different pitch know about diabetes so that they whenever needed. in Qatar. About 85 percent of the of Qatar Foundation Stadium and The most recent work com- and seating configurations for vari- can help children with diabetes to Moreover, those students should diabetic children treated at Hamad are hitting our construction dead- pleted by the CCC/TCC JV in July 2016 ous other sports. lead a normal life,” he added. have the right to be engaged in var- General Hospital (HGH) have type lines. With the Main Contractor now included further bulk excavation Revealed in a ceremony in 2014, Rights of diabetic students ious activities and exercises and to 1 diabetes. appointed we look forward to watch- works of a total volume of 650,000 Qatar Foundation Stadium design ing it grow from foundation level to cubic meters to formation level, and is inspired by complex geometri- full completion in 2019. Over the next implementation of a dewatering cal patterns designed to pay tribute four years we will be working closely system for the next main-package to traditional Islamic architecture. with our new partners to ensure we contractor. Earlier this year, during early works, deliver an outstanding, legacy-orien- By the end of 2016, the main- the Qatar Foundation Stadium con- 16.7% of Qatari population are diabetic tated stadium at Education City that works contractor will be fully struction team unearthed samples of will serve the community long after mobilised on site, progressing with ‘Dukhan rock’ dating back approxi- Continued from page 1 the last ball is kicked,” said Hassan Al the schematic design, finishing the mately 20 to 30 million years during “We hope that the event will highlight the weight of Thawadi, SC Secretary General. foundation works and securing a an excavation of 1.37 million cubic the health, economic, financial and social burden of dia- The project is being delivered in substantial portion of the structural metres. The sponsors include World Diabetes Foundation, betes on the political agenda, emphasize the size of the International Diabetes Federation and Qatar Airways, issue and establish a coordinated approach to tackling the official airline partner. The event is also supported the disease,” added the minister. by the Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI) which is a multi- Through a series of workshops, plenary sessions, and Katara lines up fun shows during Eid holidays institutional collaboration focused on metabolic diseases partnership meetings, the participants will share ideas and in particular diabetes. and experience to help shape plans for implementation Minister of Public Health H E Dr. Hanan Mohamed of the national strategy in the coming year and beyond. Continued from page 1 such as aerobatics, loops, rolls, and other feats. Sinbad Al Kuwari said: “The forum presents a unique opportu- Sheikha Dr. Al Anoud Mohammed Al Thani, Manager, “It is a dream coming true for many children to watch show will conclude with his ship reaching the beach of nity for leaders in our country from both the government Health Promotion and Non-Communicable Diseases this show about Sinbad, the brave sailor from the Abbasid Doha, where a new fun journey to search for the Pearl and private sectors to come together to discuss the huge at the Ministry of Public Health and Co-Chair of the Caliphate and his seven voyages throughout the seas east Island begins. challenge presented by diabetes to our society. About National Diabetes Committee said: “ Now, with the Qatar of Africa and south of Asia, where he had fantastic adven- Katara has designed a ship-like theatre structure to 16.7 percent of the Qatari population is estimated to suf- Diabetes Leadership Forum, we have the ideal platform tures going to magical places, meeting monsters and guarantee a realistic simulation of the old story. A giant fer from the disease. If we are to significantly reduce to enable us to successfully put the strategy into action. encountering supernatural phenomena. Katara prom- screen is also set in the background of the ship-theatre this number, it is critical that all parties from across We look forward to welcoming leading experts from ises children an unforgettable experience,” Dr Khalid to feature the seven voyages of Sinbad the sailor. Each different sectors work together in a cohesive and coor- around the world to help us take this major step for- bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti said. show will be 50-minute long. The night’s shows will con- dinated manner to turn our National Diabetes Strategy ward in addressing the economic, financial and social The show will also include several other fun shows clude with a 10-minute fireworks display at 10.15pm. into reality.” burden of diabetes.” Professor Abdul-Badi Abou-Samra, Chairman of Internal Medicine at HMC and Co-Chair of the National Diabetes Committee, said: “The National Diabetes Committee has developed a strategy focused on the prevention, early diagnosis and management of diabe- tes and its complications as effectively as possible. The Diabetes Leadership Forum will enable us to develop a comprehensive action plan to achieve the visionary transformations set out in the strategy.” Professor Abou-Samra is also Chair of the Qatar Met- abolic Institute, one of a number of leading healthcare organisations to endorse the Diabetes Leadership Forum. Herluf Thomsen, Action on Diabetes Program Man- ager from Novo Nordisk said: “We’re enormously proud of the progress achieved by Action on Diabetes and our partners over the past five years. With this ambitious strategy, we now have the necessary blueprint to address this deep rooted and large-scale social, health and wel- fare issue.” Saleem Al Yafei, Deputy Head of Operations, Maersk Oil Qatar added: “Since initiating the Action on Diabe- tes partnership in 2011 as part of our broader social investment program, we have supported awareness and prevention through nation-wide research, educa- tion and public screening initiatives. The forum is really the culmination of all these efforts to deliver a sustaina- ble, long-term approach to overcoming the disease and we’re proud to have played a key role in that journey.”

Civil aviation growth praised

DOHA: International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Secretary-General Fang Liu yesterday praised the fast growth Qatar’s civil aviation sector has seen. Concluding her visit to Qatar, Liu said the growth reflected Qatar’s commitment to the sector which has a positive impact on other productive sectors. Liu highlighted the high capabilities in terms of equipment and operations, especially in terms of apply- ing international safety guidelines. However, she said the sector faces a big challenge as Qatar prepares to host World Cup 2022. She stressed the importance of cooperation between ICAO and civil aviation authori- ties to benefit from the experiences of other countries that hosted such global sporting events, reports QNA. MIDEAST TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 05

Saudi Crown Prince reviews Haj preparations

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud attends a military parade in preparations for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, yesterday. 48 dead in IS-claimed bombings in Syria

in recent months. This week Turk- death toll at 53. Conflicting casualty ish troops and Syrian rebels drove figures are common in the Syria war. The wave of attacks IS back from the last stretch of One of yesterday’s attacks took came as the extremist Syria’s northern border under its place in the heavily guarded Damas- group has steadily control, severing key supply lines cus suburb of Sabbourah, marking to the extremist group’s self-styled a major security breach. SANA said lost ground in both caliphate. the attack killed one person, while Syria and Iraq in The IS-run Aamaq news agency the opposition-run Observatory said said the group was behind the three people were killed. IS said a recent months. “simultaneous” attacks in Syria, suicide car bomb targeted a mili- which included six suicide bombings tary checkpoint in the area west of and a remotely-detonated bomb. The Damascus. attacks were timed to coincide with “It’s an area that houses officers AP the morning rush hour. and their families. Even before the Syrian state TV said 48 peo- revolution it was carefully guarded,” ple were killed in blasts around the said opposition media activist Yousef coastal city of Tartus in the west, Al Boustani, referring to the 2011 BEIRUT: The Islamic State (IS) group the central city of Homs, the sub- uprising against President Bashar launched a series of suicide bomb- urbs of the capital, Damascus, and Assad, which began with peaceful ings and other attacks across Syria the northeastern city of Hasakeh. IS protests. A car bomb struck a bridge yesterday, killing at least 48 people said it also carried out an attack in on the international coastal highway as it targeted government-held areas Qamishli, in Hasakeh province. leading to the government strong- and Kurdish forces. The Britain-based Syrian hold of Tartus. A suicide bomber then The wave of attacks came as Observatory for Human Rights, struck the crowd that had gathered the extremist group has steadily which maintains a network of con- there, according to Sana, which said lost ground in both Syria and Iraq tacts inside Syria, put the overall 35 people were killed.

Yemen oil region Abbas accepts Russia plan clashes claim 26 lives to meet Netanyahu: Envoy

Agencies RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has agreed on a Rus- sian proposal for him to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ADEN: At least 26 fighters were as part of a new peace push, an official said yesterday. killed in clashes yesterday Netanyahu has said he is open to such a meeting together with Rus- between pro-government troops sian President Vladimir Putin. and rebels over control of an oil- But the Palestinians have questioned Israel’s commitment to the initi- rich region east of the Yemeni ative and disagreements have derailed previous attempts to arrange talks. capital, military sources said. “We told the Russian side today that president Abbas accepted the Rus- “Pro-government forces sian initiative about the meeting of Abbas and Netanyahu with President launched a military operation Putin in Moscow,” said Abed al-Hafeez Nofal, the Palestinian ambassa- today to retake Sarwah,” a loyal- dor to Moscow. ist military source said of the only “But it is clear for us that the Israelis are evading the requirements of part of Marib province still held the meeting,” he said by phone, without providing further details. by the rebels who have control- Abbas is currently travelling in Poland and his entourage could not led nearby Sana’a since September immediately be reached for comment. 2014. Clashes and air raids by the Netanyahu earlier Monday discussed the proposal with Putin’s Middle Saudi-led coalition backing Yem- East envoy Mikhail Bogdanov in Jerusalem. en’s internationally recognised government “killed 16 rebels and left dozens wounded”, the source Israeli group asks govt to hold said. Ten pro-government soldiers were killed and 12 wounded in the referendum on Palestinians fighting, he added. JERUSALEM: A group of former Israeli politicians, security officials, artists and social activists is urging the government to hold a national referen- Iraqi Shia bloc dum on the future of the Palestinian territories. The group launched the campaign yesterday ahead of the 50th anniversary next year of the 1967 elects new leader Mideast war, in which Israel captured the West Bank, east Jerusalem and Gaza Strip. The Palestinians seek to establish an independent state in the BAGHDAD: The National Alliance, territories. Two decades of on-again, off-again peace efforts have repeatedly an Iraqi Shia parliamentary bloc, failed.The Israeli group is calling itself “Decision at 50” and says the coun- has elected Ammar Al Hakim as try must decide whether it wants an independent Palestinian state or would its leader following a two-year prefer a “binational” state with Israelis and Palestinians living together. leadership dispute, according to informed sources. “National Alliance leaders Missing Israeli soldier still alive: Report voted unanimously Sunday night to appoint Ammar Al Hakim GAZA CITY: A news agency close to Palestinian resistance movement Hamas as alliance president,” a source has suggested that an Israeli soldier who went missing during Israel’s 2014 close to Ibrahim Al Jaafari, a war on Gaza is still alive — despite earlier Israeli claims that he had been former alliance head, told Anadolu killed in battle. Yesterday, the Gaza-based Safa news agency quoted an Agency on condition of anonym- anonymous source as saying Oron Shaul had “fainted” when he learned ity due to the issue’s sensitivity. about the death of his father, who passed away Friday after a long strug- The largest bloc in parliament, gle with illness. Shaul, a soldier in the Israeli army, went missing during the National Alliance controls Israel’s weeks-long onslaught against the Gaza Strip in the summer of 2014. roughly 180 of the assembly’s 328 On July 20, 2014, the Ezzedine Al Qassam Brigades — Hamas’ armed wing seats and is therefore responsi- — announced that it had captured Shaul in Gaza City’s eastern Shajaiyya ble for naming the prime minister. district. 06 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 ASIA / AFRICA

Five arrested over North Korea ‘fires’ three ballistic missiles attack on Sri Lanka envoy in Malaysia the Pyongyang regime. North Korea’s ballistic “Today’s reckless launches by North Korea pose threats to civil avi- AFP missile launch is a ation and maritime commerce in the direct violation of region,” the official said. Washington would try to “bol- UN Security Council ster international resolve to hold the KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian resolutions: Official DPRK (North Korea) accountable for police said yesterday they have its provocative actions”. arrested five people after a Monday’s missile launches came group of protesters assaulted the hours after South Korean President Sri Lankan ambassador at Kuala AFP Park Geun-Hye and Chinese Presi- Lumpur International Airport. dent Xi Jinping met on the sidelines Malaysian authorities said of the summit in Hangzhou. the attack on High Commis- Ties between South Korea and sioner (ambassador) Ibrahim SEOUL: North Korea test-fired three China have been frosty since Seoul Sahib Ansar on Sunday left him ballistic missiles into the sea yester- announced plans to deploy a US anti- with minor injuries, but they day, South Korea said, in a new show missile system in July to counter have so far given no details on of force as world leaders meet at the growing nuclear and missile threats the identities or background of G20 summit in China. from the North. the attackers. The missiles were fired into the During the summit, Xi reiter- “Five people have been Sea of Japan (East Sea) from the ated Beijing’s opposition to Seoul’s arrested and we are investigat- North’s Hwangju county at around planned deployment of the Terminal ing the motive for the attack,” 0300 GMT, a spokesman for Seoul’s High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) Abdul Samah Mat, police chief defence ministry said. system, arguing that “mishandling” of Selangor state in Malaysia said The sabre-rattling follows the the issue could “intensify disputes” yesterday. North’s submarine-launched ballis- in the region, China’s state-run Xin- In Colombo recently, Sri tic missile test some two weeks ago. hua news agency said. Lanka’s Foreign Secretary Esala “They are speculated to be Visitors walk past replicas of North Korean Scud-B missile (left) and South Korean Hawk surface-to-air Park labelled North Korea’s con- Weerakoon summoned Malay- Rodong missiles with a range of tinued provocations as a “challenge” sia’s top envoy, Wan Zaidi Wan missiles at the Korean War Memorial in Seoul, yesterday. 1,000km and were fired without to Seoul-Beijing ties, adding that secu- Abdullah, and demanded ade- navigational warning to Japan,” the rity threats from Pyongyang were quate security for Colombo’s spokesman said. The defence ministry in Tokyo national security,” a statement said. Fumio Kishida said. “We have lodged at an “unprecedented level”, South diplomatic mission. “North Korea’s ballistic missile said the three missiles are estimated The North’s latest tests sparked a strong protest against North Korea.” Korea’s Yonhap news agency said. The foreign ministry launch is a direct violation of UN to have fallen into Japan’s maritime strong protests from senior Japanese A senior US administration offi- North Korea has conducted a expressed “disappointment that Security Council resolutions, aimed Exclusive Economic Zone. and US officials. cial at the G20 in Hangzhou also series of missile tests this year in the Malaysian authorities had at showing off its nuclear and missile “The ministry expresses serious The launches “are a grave secu- condemned the launches as a threat defiance of UN sanctions imposed failed to provide necessary pro- capabilities during the G20 summit,” concern over the missile launches as rity provocation and can never be to its allies and to civilian air travel, after its fourth nuclear test in tection” despite warnings of a he added. they pose a grave threat to Japan’s permitted”, Japanese Foreign Minister and vowed diplomatic action against January. possible threat. Gabon’s Ping calls for Mahathir and bitter foe Anwar shake hands strike to ‘topple’ leader AFP The charismatic Anwar was deputy premier and heir apparent AFP Bongo’s rival Ping, a veteran to the autocratic Mahathir until he diplomat who has held a top Afri- was sacked in 1998 by his boss over can Union job and served as foreign KUALA LUMPUR: Once bitter foes, political differences, an episode that minister, has already vowed to chal- former Malaysian leader Mahathir continues to reverbrate.Charged with LIBREVILLE: Gabon’s failed lenge the result. Mohamad and the one-time protégé corruption, Anwar spent six years in presidential candidate Jean Ping “We cannot accept that our he jailed, Anwar Ibrahim, exchanged jail. But he emerged to lead the previ- yesterday called for a general people will be killed like animals a previously-unthinkable handshake ously ineffectual political opposition strike after days of violence follow- without reacting,” Ping said on yesterday that illustrated the coun- to historically strong electoral show- ing incumbent Ali Bongo’s disputed Facebook. “I propose to cease all try’s topsy-turvy politics. ings until he was jailed again in 2015 re-election, saying an economic activity and begin a general strike. Mahathir sparked a social media by Najib’s government. blockage would “topple the tyrant.” “We must use all means of frenzy with a show of support at a Mahathir played down yester- But the centre of the capital resistance to topple this tyrant and court appearance by Anwar, who day’s meeting, saying he was merely Libreville was its usual bustling self believe me, he is on the verge of fall- was jailed again last year by Malay- showing support for a legal chal- yesterday, despite Ping’s appeal for ing,” Ping added. sia’s current government following lenge launched by Anwar against a a massive work stoppage. Bongo was declared victorious a controversial conviction. new security law. The law, rammed After being shuttered for days by a razor-thin margin of just under The brief and smiling encounter through last year by Najib’s gov- over the post-election violence, banks 6,000 votes, but Ping has insisted -- underlined the current political flux ernment, grants Najib draconian and shops were re-opened and taxis the vote was rigged and on Friday in Malaysia, where opposition to scan- security powers. were returning to the streets. claimed victory for himself. dal-tainted current Prime Minister Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (right) meets “I don’t know about friends but I Many shops however offered He is calling for a recount -- Najib Razak has upended alliances. with jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim in a high court in Kuala know I talked to him,” Mahathir said only limited provisions as the unrest something the Gabonese authorities Najib is accused of massive graft Lumpur, yesterday. with a chuckle when asked whether had stalled deliveries. have so far refused to do. in the alleged looting of billions of the two were friendly again. Post-election chaos has claimed Yesterday, the internet was dollars in state money. He denies on Malaysia for 22 years as prime The meeting capped months in “I met him and had a long chat at least seven lives in the oil-rich accessible after a five-day blackout the charge and has cracked down minister before retiring in 2003, has which Anwar and Mahathir have with him about what he was doing,” central African nation, ruled by the but social media networks remained in response. led calls for Najib to be toppled and flirted from a distance, reviving he added, while denying they had Bongo family since 1967. blocked, according to journalists. Mahathir, who imposed his will to face justice. memories of their stormy past. “made peace.” Activists urge Zuma and ANC leaders to quit party posts

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JOHANNESBURG: Members of South Africa’s ANC chanted slogans outside its headquarters yesterday demanding President Jacob Zuma to step down in a rare public show of anger in the ruling party after its worst election performance since the end of apart- heid in 1994. The demonstrators argue that Zuma, whose rule has been tainted by scandal, is responsible for the African National Congress (ANC) losing control of three major urban centres in local elections last month by mismanagement of the economy that is now teetering on the edge of recession. Though the protesters numbered fewer than 100, the demonstration kept political tension high in Afri- ca’s most industrialised country, where markets have been rocked by a police investigation into Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. Political analysts say Gordhan is the target of an ANC faction allied to Zuma. The president’s office has denied claims Zuma was warring with Gordhan. Camouflage-clad veterans of the ANC’s now-dis- banded Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) military wing, its Youth League and police with armoured vehicles ringed the party’s Luthuli House building in down- town Johannesburg, causing a stand-off with the protesters. Some of the protesters carried placards, with one emblazoned: “Resign with immediate effect: ANC NEC and Jacob Zuma”, referring to the party’s National Executive Committee of Zuma and five other party leaders. A placard by rival Zuma supporters read: “Don’t try this at Luthuli House”. ASIA / PHILIPPINES TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 07 HK anti-China activists celebrate vote victory

A record 2.2 million people voted idea of possible independence and in the city-wide election for members those who are more wary of the once We have to be united of the Legislative Council (LegCo), taboo notion, Law said he would seek to fight against the Hong Kong’s lawmaking body, as unity. fears grow Beijing is tightening its “We have to be united to fight (Chinese) Communist grip on the semi-autonomous city. against the (Chinese) Communist Party: Law It was the highest turnout since Party,” he said. Hong Kong was returned to China Law has previously distanced by Britain in 1997 under a handover himself from the more radical agreement guaranteeing its freedoms “localist” movement, which includes AFP for 50 years. activists who are stridently pro- Many feel those liberties are independence and have in the past already disappearing and young advocated violence. activists particularly have lost faith in Young campaigners have been HONG KONG: A new generation of the “one country, two systems” deal galvanised by a number of incidents young Hong Kong politicians advo- under which Hong Kong is governed. which have pointed to increased Bei- cating a break from Beijing became At the forefront of the new guard jing interference. lawmakers for the first time yester- in LegCo is Nathan Law, 23, leader The most high-profile was the Nathan Law (fourth right) celebrates after winning a seat in the Legislative Council election, in Hong Kong, day in a result likely to rattle China. of the 2014 “Umbrella Movement” disappearance of five city booksell- yesterday. It was the biggest poll since rallies, who took more than 50,000 ers known for salacious titles about mass pro-democracy rallies in 2014 votes to become the council’s young- Beijing politicians. They resurfaced candidate, Baggio Leung, who has that authorities could seek to disqual- to make way for the younger genera- failed to win concessions on political est member. in detention on the mainland. openly supported independence, ify any legislator advocating a split tion, the democratic camp including reform, leading to the emergence of a Law and his new party Demo- There was also outrage after the also took a seat. from China. independence activists managed to slew of new parties demanding more sisto are calling for a referendum on loudest pro-independence voices in Political analyst Willy Lam said Hong Kong and Beijing officials retain a hold on a third of seats in autonomy from Beijing. independence, emphasising Hong the city were banned by the govern- voters had backed the activists to have consistently slammed inde- LegCo, giving them veto power over Those parties now have a foot- Kongers’ right to choose whether ment from running for LegCo. “send a strong message to Beijing”. pendence as unconstitutional. key bills. hold in the legislature with five young they want to split from China. Some localists who were allowed “Beijing will be very unhappy Most established pro-democracy However, the overall make-up of candidates backing independence or “I think Hong Kongers really to stand continued to call for inde- about the results and it’s quite possi- politicians do not support the notion the LegCo remains weighted towards self-determination for Hong Kong wanted change,” Law said, celebrat- pendence on the campaign trail. ble that they may use this as a pretext of independence and there were con- Beijing under a system that makes it taking seats. ing his win. One of them, Yau Wai-Ching of to squeeze Hong Kong even harder,” cerns in the democratic camp that almost impossible for the democracy Observers branded their victory “Young people have a sense of new party Youngspiration, gained a he said. new activists would split the vote, camp to take a majority. “a strong message to Beijing”, which urgency when it comes to the future.” seat saying Hong Kong had “the right Political commentator Joseph triggering overall losses. Of 3.7 million voters, 58 percent has railed against candidates sup- With the pro-democracy camp to discuss its sovereignty”. Cheng said he expected Beijing to Although some veteran pro- came out to vote, compared with 53 porting a split from China. divided between those who back the Another Youngspiration adopt a “very hawkish position”, and democracy politicians were voted out percent in 2012.

Aussie teen jailed for terror plot Xi and Abe seek to improve ties Obama casts doubt

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Reuters we’re getting something done,” he HANGZHOU: China’s leader Xi Jin- said. SYDNEY: An Australian teenager ping and Japan’s Shinzo Abe sought “I’m going to make an assess- who planned a terror attack which to reset their countries’ troubled HANGZHOU: US President Barack ment ... What is certainly true is that involved beheading a policeman relationship yesterday at their first Obama said yesterday he was con- the issues of how we approach fight- and attaching explosives to a kan- meeting in over a year, with the Jap- sidering whether or not to meet ing crime and drug trafficking is a garoo at commemorations of the anese prime minister calling China his Filipino counterpart, Rodrigo serious one for all of us, and we’ve World War One ANZAC landings an “important friend”. Duterte, as planned, amid alarm got to do it the right way.” at Gallipoli was sentenced yester- The Asian giants have been at over the latter’s campaign against Earlier, Duterte made it clear he day to ten years in prison. loggerheads over territorial disputes illegal drugs in which thousands of would not be lectured on human Sevdet Ramadan Besim, 19, and historical animosity, but Xi said people have died. rights by Obama, adding that had planned to attack police at the they should “put aside disruptions”, Speaking at a G20 meeting in “plenty will be killed” before the end Shinzo Abe and Xi Jinping Melbourne ANZAC Day parade on the official news agency Xinhua said. China, and before travelling to Laos of a crackdown that has led to the April 25, 2015, but his scheme was Their ties were “troubled by for a summit where he was due to deaths of about 2,400 people since uncovered when police in Brit- complications at times”, it cited the The tone of the two leaders’ com- stability, and Abe said they were hold talks with Duterte, Obama said he became president. ain discovered phone messages Chinese president as saying, but ments was a marked improvement “both responsible for the region’s he had asked his team to find out if “I am a president of a sovereign between Besim and a 15-year-old they should seek to return to normal on the last time they met on Chi- peace and prosperity as well as the “constructive, productive conver- state and we have long ceased to British boy. development for the sake of regional nese soil, on the sidelines of an APEC global economy”. sations” were possible. be a colony,” Duterte told reporters Victoria Supreme Court Justice peace and stability. gathering in 2014, when they could But they have a longstand- “Obviously the Filipino people before setting off for Laos. Michael Croucher said that Bes- For his part Abe described China barely conceal their mutual distaste. ing dispute over islands in the East are some of our closest friends and “Who is he to confront me? As im’s decision to plead guilty was as “an important friend of Japan’s Ties later thawed, but tensions China Sea controlled by Japan, allies and the Philippines is a treaty a matter of fact, America has one a major factor in his decision to since long ago”. have been rising again in recent which knows them as Senkaku, and ally of ours. But I always want to too many to answer for,” he said. impose a ten-year, rather than “We need to look at the big pic- months. The relationship between claimed by China, which calls them make sure that if I’m having a meet- “Everybody has a terrible record 15-year, sentence. ture and work to improve relations.” the two powers is crucial to Asian Diaoyu. ing that it’s actually productive and of extrajudicial killings.” Philippines confirms first case of Zika virus

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MANILA: The Philippines confirmed yesterday its first case of the Zika virus this year and said it was “highly likely” it had been locally transmitted, and it expected more cases after stepping up surveillance. A 45-year old woman who lives in Iloilo city in the central Philippines has the virus, Dr Eric Tayag, spokes- man at the health ministry, said. The woman is not pregnant, he said, and was recov- ering at her home. It was considered “highly likely” she had contracted the virus locally as she had no history of travel to any affected country in the past two weeks, Tayag said.

Manila eyes defence budget rise to secure sea and fight rebels

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VIENTIANE: The Philippines is proposing a 14% increase in defence spending next year to buy new ships and aircraft to boost its fight against Islamist militants and enhance maritime security in the dis- puted South China Sea. According to the internal documents released recently about $2.8bn or 96% of the proposed defence budget, would go to the armed forces. Some $538m would go to a modernisation pro- gramme, the Department of National Defence said, including the acquisition of two surveillance planes and six close-air support planes to fight Abu Sayyaf. 08 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 VIEWS

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EDITORIAL A routine summit There’s still time for Obama to

20 summits are not known to throw up solutions to world’s raging crises – whether economic or political. They are more of a grand opportunity for carve out a Mideast legacy world’s most powerful leaders – whose countries represent 85 percent of the global economy -- to Gmeet and discuss issues of grave importance. The latest G20 to $4bn. Israel would get more on a bilateral agreement. And summit held in the scenic Chinese city of Hangzhou was no money for missile defense, while The return of Israel would be recognised as the exception. One achievement this time was an announcement of agreeing to gradually redirect to homeland of the Jewish people. American firms the quarter of US Palestinian That formula would be the formal ratification of the Paris climate deal by the world’s funding it now diverts to domes- refugees to Israel quickly rejected by both sides two powers – US and China, and the most pronounced failure tic contractors. — just as it was when Obama was on Syria. There was hope that world powers, especially For both leaders, the deal has would depend on a tried to sell it to Netanyahu and US and Russia, would arrive at a deal to ease fighting in Syria, a positive political twist. Obama bilateral agreement. Palestinian President Mahmoud but talks failed to find a common ground. US President Barack would be able to point to it as And Israel would be Abbas in 2014. Arab states might Obama, who called talks with Moscow on Syria ‘productive’, said proof that he was not, in the end, even block its passage by the an anti-Israel president, in spite Security Council, with help from both sides “haven’t yet closed the gaps in a way where we think it recognised as the By Jackson Diehl of his battles with Netanyahu Russia or France. would actually work.” The Washington Post over West Bank settlements and homeland of the No matter: Obama would Turkish President Recep Tayyip the Iranian nuclear deal. Netan- Jewish people. be betting that pressure G20 summits Erdogan made a practical and useful yahu, who has good reason to would slowly mount on Israel proposal at the summit to end the worry about eroding support for to accept the terms, perhaps offer an refugee crisis in Syria, which he Israel among US liberals, would accompanied by an accelera- opportunity conveyed to all world leaders present. arack Obama took be able to describe the bounteous tion of the boycott, divestment office in 2009 with guaranteed funding as a Demo- Obama plan for Palestinian and sanctions movement. Ten for the He called for setting up a safe zone two big personal pri- cratic initiative. statehood. Though he lacks or 20 years from now, Obama world’s most inside Syria where there would be no orities in foreign That’s not the only reason the means to make it happen, could find himself heralded fighting and where the refugees could powerful policy: The limita- Netanyahu has to gloat: For now, the outgoing president could as the grandfather of Middle be protected. This would go a long way Btion of nuclear weapons and the he looks like the winner on points publicly lay out US terms for a East peace. leaders to in mitigating the suffering of Syrians cause of Palestinian statehood. in his eight-year bout with this settlement, much as Bill Clin- Mavens of Middle East diplo- and will help stem the flow of migrants This summer the president has president. Yes, Obama squashed ton did before leaving office. If macy point out that an Obama set out their been weighing a flurry of possible Netanyahu’s fervent campaign he sought ratification by the UN plan could do far more harm than into Europe. The safe zone must be agendas last-minute actions to cement his against the Iran accord. Security Council, Obama could good in the short term. under the control of a coalition and the and bridge legacy on nukes, including a UN But Netanyahuhas not only set them in diplomatic stone. A To begin with, it could ham- idea is not difficult to implement. resolution that would ban testing. successfully resisted Obama’s conflict that for half a century string any attempt by the new differences On economy, the G20 leaders made That raises an obvious question: pressure to allow a Palestin- has been defined by UN Reso- president to rescue the failing on a range of no concrete proposals to meet the Will Obama also launch an 11th- ian state on terms he opposed, lution 242 would henceforth be US position in the larger Middle hour Mideast gambit? he has also continued Israeli governed by Obama’s. East; if that’s Hillary Clinton, issues. growing challenges of globalisation and spur growth, though there was The possibility has been settlement building, ignoring The terms were largely Obama may be pressed to consult debated in and outside the White harsh criticism from the State hashed out by Kerry during his her. We’ll learn after November an agreement on the need to fight House ever since Secretary of Department and the White doomed diplomatic offensive. A 8 whether such considerations protectionism and promote trade mechanisms. The summit’s State John Kerry’s quixotic effort House. With years left in his own Palestinian state would be based matter more to the 44th pres- inability to come up with concrete proposals could be attributed to broker an Israeli-Palestinian term in office, he can expect the on Israel’s 1967 borders, with land ident than creating a legacy to the fact that there is no uniform formula to accelerate global deal collapsed in 2014. next president, whether Clin- swaps that would attach the larg- on a pet issue — and trumping economic growth and individual countries need to identify the All along, the assumption has ton or Donald Trump, to drop est West Bank settlements to Netanyahu. causes inhibiting growth and take measures to address them. been that Obama might wait to Obama’s policy of treating him Israel. Jerusalem would be the act until after the presidential as a pariah. capital of both states. The author writes editorials and a But Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the election, so as to avoid creat- Obama, however, still has The return of Palestinian column on foreign affairs for The International Monetary Fund (IMF), was critical of G20’s failure ing problems for Hillary Clinton. his potential hole card: an refugees to Israel would depend Washington Post to fulfill the economic objectives of the summit held in Brisbane There’s plenty of precedent: two years ago. That summit had drawn up a plan to add two Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and percent to the world economy, which yet remains to be fulfilled. George W Bush all bid for a Mid- Even in the absence of concrete proposals and decisions, dle East legacy during their final the G20 summits offer a rare opportunity for the world’s most months. Not surprisingly, the prospect powerful leaders to set out their agendas, listen to opposing of an Obama initiative — which views, and thus bridge differences on a range of issues. These could take the form of a speech, discussions can lead to change of policies or at least to step back or at its most ambitious, a UN from aggressive postures. resolution — is producing “high anxiety in the Netanyahu world,” as one former administration official puts it. That would be Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu, the Israeli leader who has haunted and Quote of the day taunted Obama since he took office — and absorbed in return I have been clear we will more White House animus and be continuing that global abuse than any other US ally. In the end, Obama’s final decisions strategic partnership with on the Middle East may be driven China. It is a golden era by another drama: the Barack and of the relations between Bibi endgame. China and the UK. For now, the old rivals are cooperating on a deal that could burnish both their legacies. Israeli and US sources say negotiations Theresa May are essentially complete on a new British Prime Minister 10-year bilateral defense pact that US President Barack Obama meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the Oval Office would boost annual US military of the White House in Washington, DC. aid to Israel from $3bn to close

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By Leonid Bershidsky Bloomberg

resident Vladimir Putin is watching the US election cam- paign with a mixture of irony, disgust and imperfect under- standing. Just as American Ppresidents and senators are not well- versed in Russian politics, Putin, too, is no expert on foreign arenas. He regards the current US political show just as any ordinary guy would — even though the election outcome is extremely impor- tant to him. In an interview with Bloomberg Edi- tor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, Putin’s mocking misunderstanding of the US electoral process was on full display. Asked whether Russia had anything to do with the recent hacks of the Dem- ocratic National Committee and the subsequent publication of stolen emails Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) meets with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Moscow. on Wikileaks, Putin added this to the expected denial: “Frankly, I couldn’t even imagine For this, you understand, one would need on which he doesn’t need to make may be an old intelligence officer’s about the US campaign than an average that information of this kind could be to have a feel for the flavor and the pecu- decisions. President Barack Obama’s trick meant to prove to his audience guy who sometimes reads the news and of interest to the American public — liarities of US domestic politics. I doubt assertion in the 2015 State of the Union that he had nothing to do with the doesn’t always understand it? He’ll have that, it turns out, the campaign staff even our Foreign Ministry experts have address that Russia’s economy was DNC hack and that it all happened to work with whatever result the cam- of one of the candidates, in this case the right feel for it.” “in tatters” thanks to Western sanc- inside the beltway. paign produces, and he can’t dictate the Mrs. Clinton, worked for her and not The DNC hack, of course, revealed tions was similarly simplistic. Putin’s Putin is known to use such tac- outcome, whatever the Clinton campaign for all Democratic Party candidates that the party machinery, and not just criticism in the Bloomberg interview tics when he sees his interlocutor as says about the DNC hack as a threat to in equal measure. It didn’t even occur the Hillary Clinton campaign, was work- of negative campaigning in US elec- an adversary. Being caught out later US democracy. to me that this could be of interest to ing for Clinton alone, to the detriment of tions — “They attack each other and in means as little to him as it does to Don- Fedor Lukyuanov, one of the most anyone. Bernie Sanders. To say that wouldn’t be some cases I wouldn’t like us to follow ald Trump: The moment matters more insightful commentators on Russian for- So even from that point of view, we “of interest to anyone” professes a pro- their example” — is as shallow as Clin- than any fallout. eign policy, recently described Putin as a couldn’t have gotten in there officially. found ignorance of US politics. ton’s famous mockery of Putin’s return The admission, however, may say “fatalist” who “proceeds from a belief that This wouldn’t be Putin’s first dis- to the presidency after four years as something about Putin himself and Rus- someone else is running the show — God, play of political illiteracy. In a January prime minister as evidence of a Rus- sian policy vis-a-vis the West. Putin may for example — and we are just little mor- interview with the German tabloid Bild, sian democracy deficit. well mean what he said in the Bloomb- tals and all we can do is be quick, precise Putin’s claim that he’s not up to Putin questioned the journalists: “Do To US political experts, of course, erg interview in Vladivostok about not and effective about using the opportu- you know there were two instances in going negative on a rival is just one caring who would win the US election nities that open to us.” That would fit speed on Washington machinations American history when the president tool among dozens. And to Russia as long as the next president is willing to with Putin’s relative lack of interest in, may be an old intelligence officer’s was voted in by an electoral college watchers, the handover of power work with Russia. and knowledge of, the US electoral proc- majority despite gaining a minority of from Putin to Dmitri Medvedev in It would be realistic not to expect ess. He’ll look for openings once it’s clear trick meant to prove to his audience the popular vote?” 2008 and back again in 2012 may generosity from Clinton, who is who’s won. But when he does, his grasp that he had nothing to do with the There were, in fact, four such cases, not have been truly democratic, but openly hostile to him, or from Trump, of detail will need to improve. DNC hack and that it all happened as the Russian press hastened to point it was still an important and suc- who appears enamored with improv- out — but Putin evidently didn’t read the cessful test for a country that had isation. Putin clearly doesn’t believe inside the beltway. Putin is known rebuttals, because in at the St Petersburg not had seen an orderly power tran- campaign rhetoric is worth much The writer is a Bloomberg view contrib- to use such tactics when he sees his Economic Forum in June, he talked again sition since the enthronement of — to him, these are just unseemly utor and is a Berlin-based writer. He was about two instances. Nicholas II. mutual attacks rather than policy the founding editor of the Russian business interlocutor as an adversary. It’s not uncommon for a leader to Putin’s claim that he’s not up to statements. daily Vedomosti and founded the opinion have a superficial knowledge of issues speed on Washington machinations So why would he want to learn more website Slon.ru. Ahead of G20, India sent down a ‘littoral’ message

soon after an international tribunal The contrast to the G20 delibera- appeal and the ability to draw such for over a decade: “India supports rejected Beijing’s South China Sea tions was on display at a more modest political participation on the eve of freedom of navigation and overflight, (SCS) claim and upheld that of the event — the Indian Ocean Conference the G20 Summit. The final tally was and unimpeded commerce, based on Philippines is only the more visible. 2016 (IOC2016) in Singapore Septem- 21 countries and over 50 speakers the principles of international law, as The extended western Pacific litto- ber 1-2 under the aegis of the India who addressed the 3 Cs — Com- reflected notably in the United Nations ral from Japan down to Singapore Foundation, a recently established ity, Commerce and Culture — in the Conference on the Law of the Sea exudes varying degrees of anxiety think-tank with BJP Secretary Ram Indian Ocean and its littoral. (UNCLOS). India also believes that about China’s maritime assertiveness Madhav at the helm. The other organ- Shakti Sinha, Director of the states should resolve disputes through and all eyes are on Obama and the isers included the Rajaratnam School India Foundation, highlighted the peaceful means without threat or use credibility of the US “pivot” to Asia. of International Studies (RSIS), Sin- rationale and objective of IOC2016 of force and exercise self-restraint in China’s inflexible stance on the gapore, the Bangladesh Institute of as one that “is intended to help the the conduct of activities that could SCS and its rejection of both inter- International and Strategic Studies Indian Ocean stakeholders initi- complicate or escalate disputes affect- national law and customary practice (BIISS), Dhaka, and the Institute of ate the development of platforms ing peace and stability.” By C Uday Bhaskar apropos freedom of navigation Policy Studies (IPS) Colombo. This that would facilitate coopera- Without exception, every polit- IANS became the dominant issue on the two-day event was significant for it tive behaviour and minimise ical invitee to IOC2016 made much opening day of the G20 Summit and marks the first time that India has risks of misunderstanding and the same plea — that peaceful reso- G20 summit being overshadowed the more substantive mounted a Track-II event of this scale conflict... apprehensions about uni- lution through sustained dialogue and climate change agreement. The sum- with a maritime focus. lateral attempts to re-order regional self-restraint by the major power in hosted by China is lobal attention that is both mit leaders have a prickly challenge Indian political participation arrangements are unsettling and a dispute should from the core of the rich in symbolism transient and fickle is cur- ahead of them — how to raise the SCS included three cabinet ministers showing no signs of abating.” proposed code of conduct. The Indian of different shades Grently focused on the G20 issue with Xi and to encourage Bei- of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s The continuing turbulence in the Ocean littoral is adhering to these ten- summit at Hangzhou that is being jing to work towards a modus vivendi. government, a former UPA minister SCS that pits China against some Asean ets by practice and this may offer some and the fact that it seen as Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Domestic public opinion is a and members of parliament. Indian states and further north between China cues to the seas on the other side of comes soon after Olympic equivalent. The 2008 Bei- critical determinant for all the Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar pro- and Japan is reflective of maritime ten- the Malacca that are currently roiled. jing Games were the high point of the SCS stakeholders and the US is an vided a comprehensive overview of sions that “show no sign of abating” The juxtaposition of IOC2016 with an international Hu Jintao era. But alas, the Xi script involved party both due to its glo- the current Indian orientation on the and the G20 summit is an appropriate the G20 summit may be more coin- tribunal rejected seems to have gone awry. bal military profile and the security Indian Ocean. forum for the leaders to engage in can- cidence than devious design — but Early reports dwelt on the umbrella it provides to some of the The invitee list included the did closed-door deliberations that will the contrast of the maritime tenor is Beijing’s South unseemly exchange between Chinese regional countries with whom it has Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, the help make the situation more malleable unmistakable. At Singapore, many China Sea (SCS) and US officials over the proto- a formal alliance. How the SCS will Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh, to consensual resolution. New Delhi delegates shared their concern and cols related to US President Barack be addressed — or erased from the Singapore and Vietnam, culture has been consistent in supporting helplessness in the face of an asser- claim and upheld Obama’s arrival and an intriguing final G20 summit document — will ministers from other ASEAN states, normative principles at sea and has tive and “bullying” China and added that of the visual showing him disembarking provide a cue about the nature of the the former President of Maldives accepted international arbitration on that their governments were looking at Philippines is only from the underbelly of Air Force One. major power relationship over the and official representation by the its maritime boundary dispute with the G20 deliberations with interest to This G20 summit being hosted by short-term and the degree to which US, France, Japan and Taiwan. This Bangladesh. get a sense about how the US and India the more visible. China is rich in symbolism of differ- the Xi doctrine of muscular assertive- was described by a local diplomat At Singapore, Jaishankar reiter- would position themselves in relation ent shades and the fact that it comes ness will be “appeased” or resisted. as a subtle demonstration of India’s ated what New Delhi has maintained to the SCS and related maritime issues.

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Central govt Number of urged to decide fate of cases sent terror attacks to special courts Internews fell last year LAHORE: The Punjab government has requested the centre to imme- diately decide the fate of scores of cases sent to special courts set up The statistics for Pakistan, under the Protection of Pakistan however, also indicated that the ter- Act (PoPA) 2014. Attacks increased in rorists became more lethal in 2015 The federal government has Afghanistan. compared to the previous year. In been told that since PoPA has 2015, there were 1.10 deaths per expired, the special courts it attack, compared to 0.99 in 2014. governed have completed their The total number of people life and the detention of peo- Internews injured in terrorist attacks dropped ple arrested under the law has by 53pc, from 2,836 in 2014 to 1,325 become illegal. “Keeping the in 2015. Injuries per attack also accused of PoPA cases behind bars decreased from 1.61 in 2014 to 1.36 is illegal and against the human ISLAMABAD: There has been in 2015. rights,” a senior Punjab govern- a marked reduction in terrorist The most noticeable improve- ment official said on Monday. attacks and deaths in Pakistan in ment was in kidnapping and Parliament had in July 2014 2015, but terrorists seem to have hostage-taking cases, which adopted PoPA with a sunset clause become more lethal as the ratio of decreased to 269 in 2015 from 879 of two years for speedy trial of Injured policemen are transported at the back of a police vehicle after a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan deaths per attack has increased. in 2014. people suspected of waging war The statistics from a com- The US study also showed sev- yesterday. against the country. parative study of the US State eral significant global trends. Legal aides to the federal gov- Department’s country reports on The total number of terrorist ernment had said recently that terrorism for 2014 and 2015 also attacks in 2015 decreased by 13pc instead of giving the law a new show a greater decrease in the around the globe and total deaths 24 dead in twin suicide blasts lease of life a presidential ordi- number of people injured in these due to terrorist attacks decreased nance may be issued to transfer attacks. The comparative study, by 14pc, compared to 2014. PoPA cases to antiterrorism courts released recently, coincided with “This was largely due to fewer (ATCs). Since that has not hap- a debate in the National Assembly attacks and deaths in Pakistan, Iraq near defence ministry in Kabul pened, none of those cases could in Islamabad this week on the law and Nigeria. This represents the first be transferred to the ATCs. and order situation in the country. decline in total terrorist attacks and In Punjab, three special courts The Interior Ministry shared the deaths worldwide since 2012,” the AFP civilians rushed to the scene, there Taliban spokesman Zabihul- — one each in Lahore, Rawalpindi State Department’s statistics with State Department noted. was the second explosion,” defence lah Mujahid said on Twitter that the and Multan — were established. parliament to prove that the ongo- In several countries, including ministry spokesman Mohammad defence ministry was the object of They stopped working after the ing operations against terrorists had Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Radmanish told AFP. the first attack, while police were expiry of the law on July 15 this helped improve the situation greatly. the Philippines, Syria and Turkey, KABUL: At least 24 people were Health ministry spokesman targeted in the second. year. None of the courts had According to the US State terrorist attacks and total deaths killed and 91 wounded yesterday in Waheed Majroh said the attack The attack took place more than announced any conviction, Department, there were a total of increased in 2015. Although terrorist a Taliban double suicide bombing in left 24 people dead and 91 others a week after 16 people were killed though they were authorised to 1,009 terrorist attacks in Pakistan attacks took place in 92 countries in central Kabul during late afternoon wounded, some of them seriously. when militants stormed the Amer- hear the cases. “Since there is no in 2015, compared to 1,823 in 2014, 2015, more than 55pc of all attacks rush hour, the latest assault on the “The casualties could rise still ican University of Afghanistan in court now, there is no legal jus- which is a 45 per cent decrease. took place in five countries: Iraq, Afghan capital. further,” Majroh said. The Italian- Kabul, in a nearly 10-hour raid that tification of taking up the cases The total deaths in the attacks were Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and The carnage near the Defence run Emergency Hospital in Kabul prompted anguished pleas for help or keeping the accused behind 1,081 in 2015 compared to 1,761 in Nigeria. And 74pc of all deaths due Ministry came as the Taliban tweeted that it had so far received from trapped students. bars,” the official said. The pre- 2014, a decrease of 39pc. to terrorist attacks took place in ramp up their nationwide summer 21 injured people, four of whom died Explosions and gunfire rocked siding officers of the special courts But in Afghanistan, the number five countries: Iraq, Afghanistan, offensive against the US-backed gov- on arrival. President Ashraf Ghani the campus in that attack, which were additional and sessions of total attacks in 2015 increased Nigeria, Syria and Pakistan. ernment. The two bombers on foot strongly condemned the attack and came just weeks after two univer- judges appointed by the Lahore by 127pc between February (88 While Islamic State (IS) group blew themselves up in rapid succes- offered condolences to the fami- sity professors — an American and High Court. attacks) and May (200). was responsible for 31pc fewer ter- sion, in an assault apparently aimed lies of the victims. “The enemies of an Australian — were kidnapped at The judges of the special However, this trend is obscured rorist attacks in Iraq, the number at inflicting mass casualties as gov- Afghanistan have lost their ability to gunpoint near the school. courts in Lahore and Rawalpindi in global statistics due to consider- of attacks by IS in Syria increased ernment employees left the ministry fight the Security and Defense Forces Their whereabouts are still had reported back to the LHC after able decreases in the number of by 39pc. The geographic reach after work. of the country,” Ghani said in a state- unknown and no group so far has the law expired, while the one in terrorist attacks in Iraq, Pakistan, of attacks by IS and its affiliates “The first explosion occurred ment. “That is why they are attacking publicly claimed responsibility for the Multan is now performing his pri- Bangladesh, Egypt and Nigeria dur- expanded as several existing terror- on a bridge near the defence minis- highways, cities, mosques, schools abductions, the latest in a series of kid- mary duty as the presiding officer ing the first six months of the year. ist groups pledged allegiance to IS. try. When soldiers, policemen and and common people.” nappings in the conflict-torn country. of an antiterrorism court.

Imran Khan Prayers for executed leader cancels Pakistani teachers Haj plans not enthusiastic to Internews use smart boards ISLAMABAD: In a bid to ramp up pressure on the government through his ongoing accountability drive, Internews picked very little from the training Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief as everything was new for them. Imran Khan has postponed his plans Like cellular phones sets, they to perform Haj this year. said, the ISB’s commands would be Sources privy to the development PESHAWAR: Around 70 per cent of learned by more usage and involve- said that the PTI chairman had been the 600 interactive smart boards ment. Instead of imparting their advised against going for the pilgrim- installed in the government schools lectures through ISBs the teach- age at a time when his movement at a cost of Rs260 million ($2.476 ers prefer the traditional method was in a high gear and his absence million) are not being used by teach- of loudly reading a topic from the from the country, even if for a few ers, mainly because of their lack of textbooks and sometime using the days, would send the wrong signal. interest and computer proficiency, black boards. “Although there will not be according to sources. They teachers using ISBs are much political activity around They said that the Elementary very happy, saying these boards Eid, we cannot afford to have the and Secondary Education Depart- are a very effective teaching tool. party chairman missing from the ment had installed 600 interactive “If possible the government scene for so long,” a senior PTI smart boards in the government should install ISBs in each class- leader said. Activists of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan offer absentia funeral prayer for Mir Quasem Ali, a key leader of high and higher secondary schools room because the teacher can easily But PTI spokesperson Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, in Karachi yesterday, after his execution. Bangladesh executed tycoon in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during last make the students understand NaeemulHaq said that while Ali for war crimes, dealing a major blow to its ambitions in the country. two years ago to teach the students about any complicated topic,” said Khan’s Haj plans were discussed, with the help of audiovisuals tools. a teacher of the Government Higher they were never finalised. The interactive smart board Secondary School City No. 1. (ISB) is an advanced teaching tool, He said that only one ISB had which is very useful in teaching been installed at the computer lab biology, chemistry, physics and of his school. The 10 sections of class mathematics through audiovisuals 9th and 10th had been using it, the with the help of already installed teacher said. So a timetable has Women’s commission dysfunctional for 8 months software, they said. been made to give chance to each The education department is set section to use ISB, he said. to install ISBs in 500 more schools The teacher said that the ISB Internews sent to the prime minister and the taken by the government for women 2015 and acting charge of the com- in the ongoing financial year, the was very helpful for students in Leader of the Opposition Syed Khur- development, to monitor the mech- mission was given to Minister of sources said, noting that even the clearing their concepts of differ- shid Ahmed Shah. However, he said anisms and institutional procedures the National Health Services Saira famous private schools had not pro- ent topics. he did not know what had happened for the redressal of violations of Afzal Tarar for a month. Since then, vided this facility to their students. “The teachers are not required ISLAMABAD: The National Commis- after the list was sent in. women’s rights and individual griev- the commission has been headless After installation of ISBs the to draw diagrams on the blackboard sion on the Status of Women (NCSW), The NCSW was established in ances, to encourage and sponsor though the NCSW website still shows education department provides one or display the charts for teaching a statutory body responsible for the July 2000 and is an outcome of the research to generate information, Tarar as the acting chairperson. day training to two teachers from purposes as everything is installed empowerment of women in Paki- government’s national and interna- analysis and studies about women Former NCSW chairperson each school on how to operate these in the ISB,” he said. stan, has been dysfunctional for eight tional commitments including the and gender issues and to develop and KhawarMumtaz explained that the boards, they said. Being not familiar He said that teachers needed months as a chairperson for the com- Beijing Declaration and Platform for maintain interaction and dialogue commission has 18 members which with the information technology, the to be provided refresher train- mission could not be nominated. Action 1995 and the National Plan of with NGOs, experts and individuals include two from each province, sources said that the teachers were ing courses about how to operate Special Assistant to the Prime Action for Women, 1998. at national and international levels. five ex-officio members from vari- not taking interest in the training. ISB, adding it had made the teach- Minister Barrister Zafarullah Khan The commission was established The last chairperson of the com- ous ministries, one each from special They said that the lack of inter- ing process easy and convincing said a list of candidates for the chair- to examine policies, programmes, mission, KhawarMumtaz, ended her territories, one from Islamabad and est was stated to be five to six hours by doing away with the traditional manship of the commission has been laws, regulations and other measures three-year tenure on December 31, one from the minorities. training at a stretch. The teachers teaching methods. INDIA TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 11

Tamil Nadu farmers Pakistan spreading hail Apex Court order on Cauvery

CHENNAI: Expressing their hap- terror: Modi to G20 piness at the Supreme Court’s order to Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu every day Jinping how the scourge of terror- “The Indians said they wanted for next 10 days, farmers in the ism was affecting the region. to look at how we could continue to latter state hope this will be an British Prime Minister “There are some nations that have a strong trading relationship interim order and the final order Theresa May and use it as an instrument of state pol- and there was agreement that as we will give sufficient water for their Prime Minister icy. One single nation in South Asia prepare to leave the EU, we should crops, said a leader of farmer’s is spreading agents of terror in our be exploring what that looks like,” association. Narendra Modi region,” Modi said, without naming the official said. “Prime Minister “We are happy at the Supreme agreed to look at Pakistan. Modi said that we had always been Court’s order. The total water India’s ties with Pakistan have an important partner for India and release ordered for 10 days ways to retain strong soured after Islamabad declared nothing about leaving the European amounts to around 12 thousand trading links after Jammu and Kashmir militant Burhan Union would change that.” million cubic (TMC) of water. Only Wani, shot dead by security forces, Modi raised the issues of black when 25 TMC water is released Britain leaves the as a “martyr”. money and tax evasion at the G20 there will be storage at Mettur European Union. The Prime Minister said “grow- Summit here, urging member Dam for release,” S. Ranganathan, ing forces of violence and terror countries to act against financial General Secretary, Tamil Nadu pose a fundamental challenge” and corruption. On the second day of Cauvery Delta Farmers’ Welfare urged the international community the Summit here, Modi said: “Fight- Association, said. He said it is pos- IANS & Reuters to act in unity and respond against ing corruption, black money and sible for Karnataka to release 25 terrorism. tax evasion were central to effec- TMC of water so that it can cater “India has a policy of zero toler- tive financial governance.” to the need of crops till October. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa ance to terrorism. Because anything Modi urged the grouping to show HANGZHOU, CHINA: Prime Minis- less than that is not enough,” he said. full commitment to action against May ahead of a meeting on the sidelines of G20 Summit 2016, in ter Narendra Modi yesterday told the In his meeting with President Xi, financial corruption and said effec- Hangzhou, China, yesterday. Ex-union minister’s G20 member countries how Pakistan Modi expressed concern over ter- tive financial governance required was spreading terror in South Asia rorism emanating from Pakistan’s action against the corrupt and elim- address at the G20. Representing 85 Financial Governance at the G-20 aide gets 2 years jail and using terrorism as an instrument restive regions of Giligit-Baltistan ination of safe havens for economic per cent of the world’s GDP, the G20 summit’, Modi called for further of state policy. and Pakistani Kashmir where the offenders. is composed of Argentina, Australia, strengthening the global financial NEW DELHI: A special court He also appealed the grouping China Pakistan Economic Corridor “We need to act to eliminate safe Brazil, Canada, China, France, Ger- safety net. here yesterday sentenced former to “isolate and sanction supporters is coming up. havens for economic offenders, track many, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, “We need a regular dialogue private secretary of ex-union min- of terrorism”. Meanwhile, British Prime Minis- down and unconditionally extradite Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South between the IMF, Regional Finan- ister Sheila Kaul for two years in a At the two-day G20 summit in the ter Theresa May and Prime Minister money launderers and break down Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the UK, cial Arrangements and Bilateral two-decade-old corruption case. eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, Narendra Modi agreed to look at the web of complex international the US and the European Union. Swap Arrangements. Important The Central Bureau of Investi- India raised the issue of terrorism at ways to retain strong trading links regulations and excessive bank- Making his intervention in the mechanisms like financial stabil- gation (CBI) Special Judge Sanjeev various sessions. after Britain leaves the European ing secrecy that hide the corrupt discussion on ‘More Effective and ity board should stick to their core Aggarwal awarded the imprison- Modi told Chinese President XI Union, a British official said. and their deeds,” Modi said in his Efficient Global Economic and mandate.” ment to Rajan S Lala, 67, who was found guilty of dealing with crim- inal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code and criminal mis- conduct under the Prevention of Pellet guns to be replaced with chilli shells in Kashmir Corruption Act. The court also fined Lala Rs75,000. “Let this be not forgotten that we the people of India are the government. It is Reuters Modi’s nationalist ruling party. Although killed a popular separatist leader on July not alien or superpower hovering pellet guns are designed as a non-lethal 8, catching New Delhi off guard. over us,” the court said. weapon, police officers have told Reuters Thousands of stone-pelting locals take “The ultimate rulers in the that security forces are often forced to use to the streets almost every day in the pro- democracy are not the parlia- SRINAGAR: Indian security forces will them at close range to protect themselves tests, led largely by young people without mentarians or ministers or the use shells full of a chilli compound as an from mob attacks. India is struggling to an obvious leader, complicating Indian government servants, but the alternative to shotgun pellets, to control contain the worst unrest in efforts to tackle them. people of this country, who have crowds in Kashmir, the interior minis- Singh said India was “pained” by Kashmir, claimed in full but ruled in right to demand a just government ter said yesterday, after widespread use the unrest in Kashmir, but lashed out at part by India and Pakistan, has been at which nourishes them with love of the weapons wounded thousands and separatists for refusing to talk. Protests the heart of nearly seven decades of hos- and affection of a mother.” inflamed public anger. erupted in Kashmir after security forces tility between the neighbours. However, Lala was grant bail More than 3,800 people have been on furnishing a personal and wounded and one killed by shotgun pel- surety bond of Rs 50,000, allow- lets since protests against Indian rule Geelani betrayed ‘Kashmiriyat’: Minister ing his plea to challenge the order erupted in the disputed territory in early in the higher court and suspended July, with more than 100 left partially or his sentence for a period of 60 fully blinded, official figures show. SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh hit out at Kashmiri separatist days effective September 5. Doctors say most cases go unreported, leaders who refused to talk to some MPs from an all-party team, saying their con- and critics want the government to use duct defied the spirit of “Kashmiriyat”. Visibly disappointed, the minister hinted less harmful ammunition. that any chance of talks with the separatists in the near future was impossible. Boon visits Kerala to “The committee has given its sugges- He also dismissed any possibility of an India-Pakistan dialogue over Kashmir, tions and the alternative of the non-lethal rejecting a key demand of separatist leaders. promote Tasmania weapon has been suggested as PAVA The Home Minister, however, made it clear that MPs Sharad Yadav, Sitaram shells,” Home Minister Rajnath Singh Yechury, D Raja, Jay Prakash Narayan and Assaduddin Owaisi went to meet the KOCHI: Former Australian bats- told reporters as he led an all-party del- separatist leaders in their individual capacity and not as part of the all-party del- man David Boon will meet Kerala egation to Srinagar, the summer capital egation that was on a two-day trip to Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of India’s northernmost state of Jammu “Some members of the delegation went to meet Hurriyat leaders. We had nei- here tomorrow. Boon, who hails and Kashmir. ther said ‘no’ nor ‘yes’ to their meetings. You know what happened. They had gone from the island state of Tasmania, He said security forces would begin there in their individual capacity,” he told reporters here before flying to Jammu. is currently part of the Tasmanian using the shells, made of a compound He was referring to the attempt by the national opposition leaders from the Trade Commission and the brand found naturally in chilli powder, after a delegation to hold talks with top Kashmiri separatists on Sunday. ambassador for his state. He is panel of experts decided they were some- While other separatist leaders did meet them briefly but refused to hold talks, arriving here to promote his state times a better alternative to pellet guns. hardliner Syed Ali Shah Geelani shut his door on the MPs even as they kept wait- in India. The 55-year-old played The chilli compound, when fired, is ing outside his upscale Hyderpora residence for about 10 minutes. for his country between 1984 to thought to cause severe irritation and This, Rajnath Singh said, “was certainly neither ‘Kashmiriyat’ nor ‘insaniyat’ 1996, appearing in 107 Tests and temporarily immobilise the target. (humane). “If you do not want to talk is a different thing. But what they did proves 181 One-Dayers, scoring 7,422 “I think that won’t result in the death they have no faith in democracy.” The all-party delegation arrived here on Sun- runs and 5,964 runs, respectively. of anyone. Since yesterday, 1,000 shells day, nearly two months after a bloody unrest erupted in the aftermath of the July He was also Australia’s national A paramilitary trooper holds a pump action shotgun as have already arrived here,” said Singh, a 8 killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. selector for a decade from 2001 he stands guard on a road during a curfew in Srinagar. senior figure in Prime Minister Narendra to 2011. Imbibe technology in education: President Vigilance continues probe

IANS and new methodologies to create been bestowed with the prestigious modern and effective approaches National Teachers Awards for their against former Kerala minister to teaching and learning.” excellence and performance and the He extended greetings and felic- manner in which they instilled skills NEW DELHI: President Pranab itations to the teachers throughout in their students and made them Mukherjee yesterday stressed on the country on the occasion of ready to face the challenges of life. IANS the homes committal. Leader of opposition the need to imbibe technology in Teachers’ Day for “their dedication “The Guru-Shishya (Teacher- of his two Ramesh Chennithala said that education and said teachers should and commitment to the great cause Student) parampara is integral to our married the raid against Babu was clear instill in children civilisational val- of educating our youth”. ancient civilisation. In ancient days, daughters. vendetta. ues of sacrifice, tolerance, pluralism, “If the foundation is not strong, the guru’s parting advice to students KOCHI: The Kerala Vigilance and Yes- Former Chief Minister V S understanding and compassion. the structure built on it cannot be was that they should be truthful, Anti Corruption Bureau yesterday terday, the Achuthanandan told reporters that Greeting teachers on the occa- strong. Teachers thus have a cru- virtuous and not deviate from their called in a personal staff of former Vigilance the scams of the previous Congress- sion of Teacher’s day, the President cial social responsibility during the conviction,” said Mukherjee. Excise Minister and Congress leader opened led UDF will be brought out by the said that this was an occasion when formative years of the children,” Bollywood celebrities like Vidya K Babu (pictured), for questioning the bank Vigilance. “All what the Congress we recognise the dedicated services Mukherjee said at a ceremony to give Balan, Ayushmann Khurrana and in connection with probe into his lockers leaders are saying against the raids of the teachers of our nation. away national awards to meritorious Sajid Khan were in a nostalgic mode alleged disproportionate assets. of Babu’s is false,” said Achuthanandan. “A sound education system teachers from across the country on and thinking about their school days Babu has termed Saturday’s raid daughters. State Congress vice president is the bedrock of an enlightened the occasion of Teacher’s Day. on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. by the Vigilance and Anti Corrup- Babu M M Hassan termed the “silence” society. Inspired teachers are the Stating that in ancient India, for a “Happy Teachers’ Day to all my tion Bureau as “political vendetta”. belongs to the faction in the Congress of Sudheeran as most unfortunate. building blocks of a good educa- long period of time, the country was teachers at StAnthony’s Girls High Yesterday, the officials called in party led by former Chief Minister “The Kerala Pradesh Congress Com- tion system,” the President said in a leading centre of higher education School (Chembur), my alma mater. I a personal staff of Babu, who was Oommen Chandy. mittee is duty bound to come to the series of tweets. and ancient universities like Nalanda miss the skits, cake, wafers and half- with him during the period he was While Chandy has criticised the aid of Babu,” said Hassan. He said :”Teachers should instil and Taxila used to attract mighty day school”, tweeted Vidya Balan. minister between 2011-16. raids as “political vendetta”, state The raids started on an FIR filed in children civilisational values minds, Mukherjee said there was a “What an apt day to find my On Saturday, the Vigilance had Congress president V M Sudheeran, in a vigilance court in Ernakulam of sacrifice, tolerance, pluralism, need for the position to be revived. school report book! Just the plastic conducted simultaneous raids at who objected to Babu contesting district saying that Babu had accu- understanding and compassion. Our Mukherjee congratulated the is torn, otherwise it’s fine. Happy the houses of two of Babu’s aides the May 2016 assembly polls from mulated wealth disproportionate to teachers need to imbibe technology distinguished teachers who had Teachers’ Day,” Sajid Khan tweeted. in Ernakulam district and also at Thripunithura, has remained non his known sources of income. 12 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 EUROPE

Italian navy British PM rejects recovers bodies of six migrants points-based AFP ROME: The Italian navy announced yesterday it had recov- ered the bodies of six migrants immigrant curbs in search and rescue operations which saved nearly 500 people. Two patrol boats “recovered bloc, said such systems were dif- nearly 500 people during six ficult to manage and there was no rescue operations, including one May sets up a “silver bullet” on immigration. involving an inflatable boat which potential conflict with May has made clear that there was only just about floating, and will have to be some controls over from which some migrants had Brexit campaigners immigration but has yet to say how fallen into the sea,” it said in a who promised to they will work - a crucial issue for statement. employers and for negotiations with “Six bodies were recov- bring in Australian- the EU over future British access to ered so far. Search and rescue style controls over EU the European market. operations for survivors are con- migrants. “What the British people voted tinuing,” added the navy, which for on the 23rd of June was to bring has deployed significant resources some control into the movement of off the Libyan coast. people from the European Union to British Prime Minister Theresa May (right) meets Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during a bilateral A huge wave of migrants the UK,” she told reporters yesterday meeting at the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, yesterday. arrived in Italy at the end of Reuters after a two-day summit of leaders August, when some 14,000 peo- from G20 nations in China. glimpse into her stance on the the end of the year. I haven’t set a of its requests of Britain and the ple were rescued in the space of “A points-based system does not hardest question thrown up by the date when it is going to be triggered EU including maintaining access to five days. give you that control,” May said. “I referendum: how to tighten border but I am conscious that the British workers from the EU and UK. According to UN High Com- HANGZHOU, CHINA: British Prime want a system where the government controls with the EU without losing people will want to see us actually Ahead of a meeting with Chinese missioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Minister Theresa May rejected a is able to decide who comes into the access to its single market. putting their decision into practice,” President Xi Jinping, May said Britain figures 117,590 migrants arrived “points-based” system to screen country. I think that’s what the Brit- Britain’s 27 partners are so far May said. was enjoying a golden era in ties that in Italy between the start of 2015 immigrants, setting up a potential ish people want.” adamant that it cannot enjoy full She believed the process would would not be derailed by her deci- and September 1, around the same conflict with Brexit campaigners in Australia vets immigrants trade benefits unless it continues to be a smooth as possible and after sion to pause a part-Chinese funded level as last year. her government who promised to according to their occupation, qual- let in EU nationals as before. Brexit, Britain would have “some $24bn nuclear power station project Italy is sheltering growing bring in Australian-style controls ifications and other factors but May At her first major international control” over the movement of EU at Hinkley Point. numbers of would-be refugees as over EU migrants. said that points-based systems were summit since becoming prime min- nationals to the UK. “Our relationship with China is its neighbours to the north move May, who favoured staying in the open to abuse and did not give the ister, May gave few details about In a sign of the extent of inter- about more than Hinkley,” May said. to tighten their borders and make European Union but has pledged to government full control over who when the formal Brexit divorce pro- national concern over the impact “We will be continuing that global it harder for migrants to travel to deliver on the June 23 referendum enters the country. cedure would begin. of Brexit, Japan published a strategic partnership with China. It their preferred destinations in vote by steering Britain out of the May’s comments offer the first “I won’t be triggering it before 15-page report setting out dozens is a golden era.” northern Europe. Merkel vows to ‘win back trust’ after poll defeat French prosecutors

Reuters 19 percent for Merkel’s party. done to win back trust and the topic sexual assaults blamed on North seek trial for Sarkozy The AfD’s rise mirrors success of integration will play a huge role, as African men on New Year’s Eve, and enjoyed by other anti-immigration well as the repatriation of those who a series of bloody attacks this sum- parties across Europe, with France’s don’t gain residency rights.” mer, some claimed by the Islamic BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Front National (FN) riding high in the AfD co-chief Beatrix von Storch, State group. AFP ratings due to high unemployment Merkel vowed yesterday to “win polls and a far-right populist eyeing with her eyes on national elections With its latest win, the AfD, and a string of terror attacks, is yet back trust” of voters angered by her the presidency in Austria in elections next year, hailed the shock outcome founded just over three years ago, to say if he will seek re-election. open-door refugee policy after her on October 2. as “the beginning of the end of the is now represented in nine out of Both the Socialists and the conservatives suffered a humiliating Merkel said she was “deeply dis- Merkel era”, while Bild daily labelled Germany’s 16 regional parliaments, PARIS: Prosecutors have recom- Republicans, France’s traditional election loss to an anti-migrant party. satisfied with the outcome of the the result as another “slap across the and hoping for more gains when the mended that French ex-president parties, have seen support stead- “Everyone now needs to think election,” conceding that it had been face” for the chancellor. capital Berlin goes to the polls in two Nicolas Sarkozy stand trial over ily eroded by the far-right National about how we can win back trust -- dominated by the influx of one mil- The state vote was held exactly weeks. alleged illegal campaign financ- Front and they might also face most of all, of course, myself,” Merkel lion asylum seekers to Germany last one year after Merkel opened Ger- Although Sunday’s election was ing, legal sources said yesterday, in challenges from independents, said, speaking on the sidelines of a year and the question of how to inte- man borders to a mass influx of held in Germany’s poorest and least a potentially major blow to his bid such as former economy minister G20 summit in China a day after the grate them in society. mainly Syrian refugees stranded in populous state, the outcome was sig- for re-election next year. Emmanuel Macron. election drubbing in her home state She said that, as chancellor and Hungary. nificant in part because it is home to The 61-year-old Sarkozy, who Sarkozy has positioned him- of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. party chief, “of course I am also While her welcoming stance ini- Merkel’s constituency, the port city was president from 2007-2012, had self on the right of the Republican The right-wing populist Alter- responsible” but insisted that open- tially won much praise, the mood has of Stralsund. seen his poll ratings rise recently party and has waded into a recent native for Germany (AfD) party ing the borders to a mass influx of since darkened as popular worries “This was more than a small after taking a hardline on Islam and heated national debate over the clinched almost 21 percent in its refugees and migrants a year ago was have grown about how to integrate state election, it was a vote on Mer- immigration following a truck mas- burkini, speaking out in favour of a first bid for seats in the regional the right decision. the newcomers. kel,” said news site Spiegel Online, sacre in Nice in July which saw 86 short-lived ban on the Muslim body- parliament of the north-eastern ex- “I consider the fundamental deci- The AfD has capitalised on such pointing at the “protest storm” in people killed. concealing swimsuit. Communist state on Sunday, against sions as right, but there is much to be fears, especially since a spate of “Merkel’s living room”. The campaign financing case, The campaign financing case one of several investigations which hinges on the activity of public have dogged Sarkozy since leav- relations firm Bygmalion, which ing office, involves allegedly false organised some of Sarkozy’s cam- Spain’s king accounting used in 2012 to con- paign appearances in 2012 in his Wildfire in Spain ceal campaign overspending by doomed bid for a second term. delays further his office. Bygmalion allegedly charged Sarkozy’s lawyer Thierry $20.7m to Sarkozy’s party -- then talks on ending Herzog, reacting to news the pros- called the UMP, but since renamed ecution had recommended a trial, The Republicans -- instead of billing impasse dismissed the development as a the president’s re-election cam- “shoddy new political manoeuvre” paign. As a result, the campaign was AFP that would not withstand scrutiny. able to greatly exceed a spending “Two years of investigation limit of 22.5m euros, according to have shown (Sarkozy’s) total lack the prosecution. There are 13 other MADRID: Spain’s king will of involvement” in the affair, Her- potential defendants in the case delay holding a fresh round of zog said in a statement. including campaign officials and talks with party leaders to find a An investigating magistrate Bygmalion employees. solution to the country’s political must now decide whether to order Bygmalion executives have deadlock after a failed attempt a trial, with a decision possible as acknowledged the existence of fraud to form a new government, the early as the end of this month -- just and false billing, but no one has speaker of parliament said yes- as the right-wing Republicans party directly accused Sarkozy of hav- terday. is preparing to choose its presiden- ing been aware or taken decisions King Felipe VI has decided tial candidate. about it. However, the former presi- “not to engage in further con- Sarkozy’s chief rival in the dent’s campaign director, Guillaume sultations yet with party Republican primaries, set for Lambert, has told police he warned representatives, so they can November 20 and 27, is 71-year- Sarkozy of the risk of breaching implement the steps they consider old former premier and Bordeaux financing limits. necessary” to end the impasse, the mayor Alain Juppe, who is seen as a Questioned by police in Sep- speaker of the parliament, Ana moderate. The outcome of France’s tember 2015, Sarkozy said he did Pastor told reporters after meet- Flames of a wildfire engulf a hillside next to houses in Benitatxell near Alicante, Spain yesterday. More election in April and May next year not remember the warning, and ing the monarch. than 1,000 people have been evacuated after a wildfire fuelled by intense heat roared through brush is seen as difficult to forecast. described the controversy as a Acting Prime Minister Mariano surrounding a popular tourist resort on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Socialist President Francois Hol- “farce”, putting the responsibility Rajoy, the leader of the conserv- lande, suffering historically low squarely on Bygmalion and the UMP. ative Popular Party (PP), lost two parliamentary confidence votes last week in his bid for a second term, deepening the nation’s polit- ical crisis. Drivers fume as Paris turns right bank of Seine into park Party leaders now have until October 31 to explore alternative alliances. If their efforts come to noth- Reuters Georges Pompidou between the said the measure would increase arteries, the city should improve dismissed the drivers’ arguments. ing election-weary Spanish voters Louvre museum and the Place congestion, commuting time and buses and subways and make bet- “We want to pedestrianise the will be asked to return to the polls de la Bastille area to motor traf- pollution elsewhere in the city. ter use of the river for transport. right bank because we want to give in December for the country’s fic, opening it to pedestrians and “I’m a saleswoman, this is a has- His colleague Benoit, who sells this magnificent space, part of the third election in a year. PARIS: Paris plans to turn a stretch cyclists, but this year cars are not sle, it is just horrible,” French driver French wine, said cycling is no alter- Unesco World Heritage, back to Spain has been without a of highway on the right bank of the being allowed back as the city pre- Corinne said at a traffic light. native to driving. Parisians,” said Najdovski, who is in fully-fledged government for river Seine into a pedestrian zone pares to transform the area into a Others agreed. Italian wine mer- “I carry 15 bottles of wine with charge of the city’s transport policy. more than eight months after in an attempt to reduce pollution riverside park. chant Gianluca De Simone, who me. How would I get up the hill at He said the highway, built in voters elected a fragmented par- despite protests from drivers. In heavy traffic on the first Mon- crisscrosses Paris on his scooter Montmartre? What about winter, the 1960s, had brought motor traf- liament in December and then Every Sunday and for much of day of the new school year, many every day visiting restaurants and what about rain?” he said. Paris fic to a place where there was none again six months later. the summer Paris closes the Voie drivers and local business owners bars, said that before closing off key deputy mayor Christophe Najdovski before. AMERICAS TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 13 Clinton and Trump have near-encounter in Ohio

AP black church in Detroit on Saturday in a rare appearance with minority Hillary welcomes voters, aiming to counter Clinton’s argument to moderate and suburban press corps onto CLEVELAND: Their planes parked voters that he has allowed a racist on the same tarmac, Donald Trump fringe to influence his candidacy. new campaign jet and Hillary Clinton made competing The start of full-fledged cam- Labour Day pitches in Ohio yeterday, paigning opens a pivotal month, setting the stage for a critical month culminating in the first presidential AFP in their testy presidential campaign. debate on September 26 at Hofstra Trump and his running mate, University in Hempstead, New York. Mike Pence, prepared to leave Polls show Trump trailing Clinton in NEW YORK: Hillary Clinton wel- Cleveland as Clinton and Tim Kaine a series of must-win battleground comed the press corps on her arrived. It was a near-encounter that states, meaning the debates could plane yesterday as she debuted even forced the Trump press corps be his best chance at reorienting her new campaign aircraft for to the side of the road as Clinton’s the race. the final two-month sprint to motorcade whizzed by. Trump told reporters that he does the presidential election against “It’s kind of interesting to have plan to take part in all three pres- Republican rival Donald Trump. all the planes here on the same tar- idential debates, joking that only a A relaxed and smiling Clinton, mac,” Kaine said as he walked over “hurricane” or “natural disaster” who was bound for a Labour Day to greet Clinton. “Just shows you how would prevent him from attending. celebration in Cleveland, Ohio, important Ohio is. We’re going to be Clinton will have millions of said she was “more than ready” here a lot.” dollars at her disposal this fall to air for the next stage of the campaign. Clinton and Kaine planned to television advertising and power a “I am so happy to have all of take part in a Labour Day festival sophisticated get-out-the vote oper- you with me. I’ve been just waiting with union leaders and workers in ation in key states. for this moment,” she said. Cleveland before travelling to Illi- The former secretary of state The Democrat was set to nois. Trump and Pence attended a raised a combined $143m in August attend events yesterday with round-table discussion with union for her campaign, the Democratic working families in Cleveland members, where Trump warned National Committee and state par- and Hampton, Illinois celebrat- that America’s manufacturing jobs ties — her best month yet. She began ing Labor Day, the US holiday are “going to hell.” September with more than $68m that traditionally kicks off the Trump also appeared with Dem- in her campaign’s bank account to fast-paced fall campaign season ocratic Mayor Tom Coyne, of Brook use against Trump, who has not yet leading up to the November pres- Park, Ohio, who said he supported released initial fundraising totals for idential election. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton greets supporters after getting off of her campaign plane Trump in this spring’s Republican August. “I’m ready. I’m more than primary and would vote for him yesterday in Cleveland, Ohio. Democrats were fanning out ready,” she said. this fall. across battleground states, dispatch- Clinton called the holiday “The mayor today is just one a new blue-and-white Boeing 737 Iowa in early December. No Republican has won the White ing Kaine and Vice President Joe the “last moment before the mad example of what’s happening across campaign plane emblazoned with As he left Cleveland for his next House without winning Ohio and Biden to Pittsburgh, former President dash.” this country,” Trump campaign man- her slogan, “Stronger Together.” She stop in Youngstown, Trump extended Trump is trying to overcome some Bill Clinton to Detroit and Cincinnati “If you want more happy ager Kellyanne Conway said. “Voters has mostly travelled by private jet a rare invitation to a handful of jour- splintering in the state party, which and one-time Clinton primary rival Labour Days, you know who to who traditionally have not voted during the primaries and the sum- nalists on his private jet, and said that was supportive of Ohio Governor Bernie Sanders to New Hampshire. vote for,” she added. The former Republican or haven’t even voted in mer but was being accompanied on “on occasion,” he will invite journal- John Kasich during the presidential Bill Clinton told a crowd of union secretary of state had been under a very long time seem to be coming the plane by journalists for the first ists to travel with him. primary. workers at the UAW’s Labor Day pic- sustained pressure to provide out to support this messenger and time. “It’s so exciting,” she told jour- “It doesn’t have to be all the time,” Clinton has questioned Trump’s nic in Detroit that Trump’s economic more access for journalists, until this message.” nalists as they boarded her plane. he added. temperament and preparation to policies have been tried before — cut- now resisting the typical arrange- While Labour Day has tradi- Clinton has been pressured He said that his message to vot- serve as commander in chief while ting taxes on the rich, doubling the ment of a substantial travelling tionally been the kickoff to the fall by media critics and Republicans ers will be “all about jobs now.” Asked seeking to connect the reality tele- national debt, loosening financial press corps sharing the same campaign, both Clinton and Trump alike to hold a news conference for whether he will be pressing some of vision star to the extreme “alt-right” industry regulations. plane with a presidential hopeful. have been locked in an intense back- the first time in 2016. She has not his controversial policy views on movement within the Republican “The last time we did that kind Trump to date has also and-forth throughout the summer. held a formal question-and-answer immigration, Trump said, “I think Party. of stuff, it didn’t work out too well avoided having the press corps Clinton arrived in Ohio aboard session with reporters since one in I’ve got that issue very well covered.” Trump visited a predominantly for us.” travel on his plane.

Mexicans pay tribute to Young whites split on handling violence by and against police late singer AP Research. The first-of-its-kind poll ethnic backgrounds. Ninety-one per- of Asian-Americans, 51 percent of a special prosecutor to investigate pays special attention to the voices cent of young African-Americans, 71 Latinos and 40 percent of whites say cases where police kill or seriously Juan Gabriel of young adults of colour, highlight- percent of Hispanics, 63 percent of they consider them part of a larger injure civilians would be effective ing how race and ethnicity shape the Asian-Americans and just 43 percent pattern, rather than isolated. at preventing such deaths. Overall, WASHINGTON: Young people across opinions of a new generation. of whites call killings of black people 57 percent of young people think so. AFP racial and ethnic lines are more likely The poll also suggests most young by police a very or extremely seri- WHAT WOULD HELP to say they trust Hillary Clinton than adults think requiring police to wear ous problem. Seven in 10 young Americans WHO DO YOU TRUST? Donald Trump to handle instances body cameras would help reduce vio- Among young whites, more call say they think requiring on-duty Young Americans across racial MEXICO CITY: Fans of Mexico’s of police violence against African- lence by police. violence against the police a serious police officers to wear body cam- and ethnic groups are more likely late legendary singer Juan Gabriel Americans. But young whites are Things to know from the poll problem, 63 percent. In addition, 60 eras would help reduce violence by to trust Clinton than Trump to sang his hits yesterday as they more likely to say they trust Trump about young Americans’ views about percent of young blacks, 65 percent police against civilians. But young handle police violence against waited for a major tribute to the to handle violence committed against police and the Black Lives Matter of young Hispanics, and 54 percent African-Americans are somewhat African-Americans. star at the capital’s ornate Palace the police. movement: of young Asian-Americans consider less enthusiastic about the idea, with That’s by a 61 percent-to-5 per- of Fine Arts. That’s according to a new Gen- About 6 in 10 young adults over- violence against police an extremely just over 6 in 10 saying that it would cent margin among young blacks, 58 More than 1,000 peo- Forward poll of young adults aged all say violence by the police and or very serious problem. be effective. percent to 6 percent among young ple braved the rain outside the 18 to 30. The poll is conducted by the violence against the police both are Thinking specifically about On the other hand, both African- Latinos, 56 percent to 8 percent domed cultural centre in Mexico Black Youth Project at the Univer- very or extremely serious problems recent killings of black people by Americans (68 percent) and Latinos among Asian-Americans, and 44 City while Gabriel’s ashes were on sity of Chicago with the Associated in the United States. But views vary the police, 72 percent of African- (66 percent) are more likely than percent to 20 percent among young their way from the northern bor- Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs among those of different racial and American young people, 61 percent whites (51 percent) to say requiring whites. der city of Ciudad Juarez, where his career began. His ashes will be placed in the hall of the marble building for people to pay homage to their Brazil raid targets idol until today, the culture min- istry said. Fans danced and sang “Amor Eterno” and another favourite, pension fraud “Noa Noa,” as they gathered out- side the palace. Authorities expect hundreds of thousands of people AFP orders for documents related to join the tribute. to the case. The singer known as the “Divo The Securities and of Juarez,” who touched millions BRASÍLIA: Brazilian police Exchange Commission of Brazil with wrenching ballads of love staged a massive raid yester- said the assets of 103 individ- and loneliness, died of a heart day to crack down on what they uals and companies had been attack on August 28 at his home described as rampant fraud in frozen. in Santa Monica, California, dur- the pension system, one of the The raid targets fraud at the ing a break in his latest tour. He world’s most generous — and funds that manage pension con- was 66. most over-stretched. tributions for employees at large An old-school idol some liken In the latest graft sting for state companies such as oil giant to Mexico’s Elvis Presley, Gabriel corruption-weary Brazil, more Petrobras, Banco do Brasil and wrote hit songs, sold tens of mil- than 500 officers across eight the postal service. lions of records, received six states seized 90 buildings, Brazil’s pension system is Grammy nominations, and had impounded more than 100 cars known for generous benefits and a star on the Hollywood Walk of and froze a total of eight billion the lack of a minimum retire- Fame in a barrier-busting career reals ($2.5bn) in assets allegedly ment age — causing it to operate that won him admirers around Riot police clash with supporters of Brazil’s sacked ex-president Dilma Rousseff protesting her impeachment by linked to fraudulent schemes at at huge losses, feeding a deficit the world. the country’s largest public pen- that currently stands at more the Senate, along Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His hits included “No Tengo sion funds. than 10 percent of GDP. Dinero” (“I Have No Money”), “The operation was based President Michel Temer, who “Hasta Que Te Conoci” (Until I Met on 10 cases that we uncovered was sworn in last week after You) and “Amor Eterno” (Eternal Mass protests against Temer in Brazil in examining the reason for the predecessor Dilma Rousseff was Love). pension funds’ multi-million- impeached, has vowed to make The ashes of Gabriel, whose AFP Demonstration organisers — who having illegally manipulated gov- real deficits. Of the 10 cases, pension reform a top priority. real name was Alberto Aguilera have rejected Temer’s ascendancy as a ernment accounts, stripping her of her eight are linked to reckless or But he faces resistance in Valadéz, were escorted by a con- “coup” — said some 100,000 protesters office and replacing her with Temer, fraudulent investments,” police Congress and corruption head- voy of motorcycles to the airport SAO PAULO: Tens of thousands took filled the major artery Paulista Ave- her bitter enemy and former vice said in a statement. aches of his own. of Ciudad Juarez to be flown to the to Brazilian streets Sunday to sup- nue, many holding banners that read president. A court in Brasilia ordered Brazilian politics has been capital. Tens of thousands of peo- port sacked leader Dilma Rousseff “Out with Temer!” and “Direct elec- The protest ended with clashes seven people be temporarily rocked in recent months by a ple attended a commemoration and protest the new government of tions now!” between demonstrators and police, detained and 34 others taken in massive kickbacks scandal at in Ciudad Juarez after his ashes Michel Temer, who has taken power The Senate voted Wednesday who fired gas bombs, according to the for questioning. It issued more Petrobras, which contributed arrived there on Saturday. and downplayed the protests. to convict Rousseff on charges of news website G1. than 100 search and seizure to Rousseff’s downfall. 14 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 AMERICAS

Figures on drug Tropical Storm trafficking and race don’t back Newton barrels up Maine governor AP

PORTLAND, MAINE: No law towards Mexico enforcement statistics even come close to backing up Republican Governor Paul LePage’s assertion be rushed to completion.” that blacks and Hispanics account Hurricane warning The storm was 285 kilometres for “90-plus percent” of heroin- west of the Colima state resort of trafficking arrests in Maine. for parts of the Manzanillo at 1500GMT and 520 LePage, who previously state of Baja kilometres from Cabo San Lucas, a blamed out-of-state drug dealers popular beach destination in Baja for impregnating “young white” California Sur. California. girls, sparked another racial Newton was moving north- uproar when he said August 24 northwest at 24 kilometres per that data he’d collected indicates hour and causing tropical storm out-of-state black and Hispanics AFP conditions in Manzanillo and other accounted for “90-plus percent” coastal areas. of heroin-trafficking arrests in The storm is expected to pro- Maine. MEXICO CITY: Tropical Storm duce as much as 25 centimetres of FBI data contradict his asser- Newton picked up steam off Mex- rain in several Pacific coast states, tion, and a criminologist called ico’s Pacific coast yesterday and which could trigger life-threaten- the governor’s data “laugha- threatened to strike a popular tour- ing flash floods and mudslides, the ble.” Meanwhile, members of the Flooding in Campestre La Laguna, Acapulco, Mexico during heavy rains yesterday. ist resort with hurricane strength centre said. African-American community after causing floods and landslides The weather system already in Maine, the whitest state, fear in southern Guerrero state. wreaked havoc in Guerrero, includ- his comments strengthen racial Newton was “strengthening” ing its resort of Acapulco, over the Hermine spares much of US East Coast stereotypes and tacitly approve and packing maximum sustained weekend before becoming a tropical of racial profiling. winds of 95 kilometers (60 miles) storm. Floods and landslides dam- “I think this fear-mongering, per hour as the system churned aged or affected some 70 homes Reuters end, but beaches farther south gradually weakening by today and these us-against-them kind toward the Baja California penin- and schools and trapped around reopened. morning. of statements, do not advance sula, a popular destination for 200 people in Acapulco, authori- Hermine, classified as a Cate- For now, its strongest winds were the community conversation, American tourists, the US National ties said earlier Sunday. gory 1 hurricane when it slammed extending outward by about 230 do not address the real issue of Hurricane Center said. Torrential rains which began NEW YORK: Atlantic storm Her- into Florida’s Gulf Coast early on Fri- miles (370 km), failing to reach US drug abuse,” said the Rev Ken- The center said Newton was Saturday morning caused 33 land- mine drifted north yesterday off the day, became a post-tropical storm by shores. neth I Lewis Jr, pastor at the Green expected to grow into a hurricane by slides on highways in Guerrero. US East Coast, still packing near-hur- week’s end after its winds dropped “Just because it’s a post-tropical Memorial A M E Church, Maine’s today and move over the peninsula The downpour also caused a ricane strength winds but far enough below 74 mph and it lost its tropical cyclone doesn’t mean the impact of oldest African-American congre- the same day. The Mexican govern- road to collapse in central Acapulco, from land to spare the Middle Atlan- characteristics. tropical force winds, winds in general gation, in Portland. ment issued a hurricane warning for sending two cars falling downward tic states. The storm, which crossed north- and storm surge go away,” cautioned The Maine Department of parts of the state of Baja California and injuring at least three passen- Forecasters warned swimmers ern Florida and then raked Georgia National Hurricane Center spokes- Public Safety doesn’t include race Sur. For the Baja California penin- gers, the city’s Civil Protection and boaters along the Eastern Sea- and the Carolinas, was still pack- man Dennis Feltgen. when compiling and analysing sula, “winds are expected to first Coordination reported. board to stay out of treacherous ing sustained surface winds of up to A tropical storm warning crime data. And the most recent reach tropical storm strength by Heavy rainfall trapped around waters churned up by the storm dur- 70 mph (110 kph) with higher gusts remained in effect Sunday night crime data from the FBI suggest late tonight, making outside prep- 200 people in their housing com- ing the Labor Day holiday weekend. yesterday morning, according to the from the eastern end of New York’s the governor’s claim doesn’t pass arations difficult or dangerous,” plex, and they had to be air On Cape Cod and its offshore National Weather Service. Long Island and to Martha’s Vineyard muster. The FBI data show that the Miami-based centre said in a evacuated by police, marines and islands, high surf and wind put a Forecasters expected Hermine to and Nantucket Island off Cape Cod in blacks accounted for 14 percent 1500GMT bulletin. “Preparations the army, according to Guerrero crimp in the holiday plans of many linger off the Middle Atlantic states Massachusetts, but the red flag came of a total of 1,211 drug sale and to protect life and property should Governor Hector Astudillo Flores. people looking to celebrate summer’s and southern New England before down for New York City. manufacturing arrests.

Two persons shot to death in Obama becomes first American president to visit Laos New York ahead AP In Laos, Obama will wrestle with the ghosts of past US policies. In the 1960s and 1970s, the US rained bombs on Laotian villages and the of carnival countryside as America’s war with Vietnam VIENTIANE, LAOS: President Barack Obama spilled across the border. The Laotian govern- AP yesterday became the first sitting US presi- ment estimates that more than 2 million tonnes dent to step foot in the isolated Southeast Asian of ordnance were released during more than nation of Laos, opening a three-day visit meant 500,000 missions — one bomb every eight NEW YORK: Two people were to rebuild trust and close a dark chapter in the minutes for nine years. shot to death yesterday at a carni- shared history between the two countries. An estimated 80 million cluster bombs did val celebrating Caribbean culture Obama exited the main door of Air Force not explode, leaving tennis ball-sized “bom- in the hours before the city’s One, clutching a black umbrella in the evening bies” littering the impoverished countryside to annual West Indian Day Parade. rain in Vientiane, the capital, before the motor- wound and kill unsuspecting people. The bloodshed came amid cade whisked him away. Obama planned to acknowledge this history unprecedented precautions taken Obama is one of several world leaders com- and its damaging effect on Laos’ develop- by police to ensure safety at an ing to the country of nearly 7 million people, ment, tourism and agriculture. He is expected event routinely marred by vio- where the one-party communist state tightly to announce additional aid to clean up unex- lence and a year after an aide to controls public expression but is using its ploded ordnance, while the Laotian government the governor was killed by a stray moment in the spotlight as host of the annual is expected to offer help in accounting for miss- bullet. meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian ing and dead US service members. A male in his late teens or Nations to open up to outsiders. Obama said yesterday in China, before he early 20s was shot in the chest The visit comes during what is probably departed for Laos, that diplomatic work on war at around 3:50am yesterday in Obama’s final trip as president to Southeast legacy issues will be “a show of good faith on Brooklyn during J’ouvert, the New Asia, a region that has enjoyed intense atten- the part of the country and a way for us to move York Police Department said. He tion from the US during his tenure. Obama’s into a next phase of a relationship.” was taken to a hospital, where he frequent visits to oft-ignored corners of the He cited Vietnam as the model. Aides said died. Asia Pacific have been central to his strategy Obama’s visit will probably echo a stop in A 66-year-old woman was for countering China’s growing dominance Hanoi, Vietnam, in May, when the president shot in the hand and the arm at in the region. By bolstering diplomatic ties in declared he was “mindful of the past, mindful of the same location and was taken Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar, the Obama our difficult history, but focused on the future.” to a hospital in stable condition, administration has declared it wants to com- In both countries, Obama benefits from not US President Barack Obama inspects a guard of honour as he arrives ahead of the ASEAN police said. pete for influence and market access in China’s carrying baggage that might have complicated About 25 minutes later, a backyard. his message. Summit at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, Laos, yesterday. 22-year-old woman was shot in the head just a block away, police said. She died at a hospital. Police say they’re investigating whether the shootings are related. Venezuelan journalist charged after anti-Maduro protest A woman was also stabbed in the area, but police said she refused medical attention. Reuters campaign for a referendum to recall rare as the president normally only The NYPD had planned to Maduro. He says a coup is being speaks at set-piece events where double the number of officers planned against him. hundreds of red-clad supporters patrolling the neighbourhood All those held in Margarita were cheer his every word. where a procession of steel drums CARACAS: A prominent journal- released after a few hours except On Thursday, hundreds of thou- and costumed revelers was set to ist and lawyer on the Venezuelan Braulio Jatar, 58, who was picked up sands of people marched peacefully kick off at 4am for J’ouvert. island of Margarita was charged yes- on Saturday morning on his way to through Caracas to demand that a The department also added terday with money laundering and host his regular morning radio show, plebiscite on Maduro, the successor 42 new security cameras to watch will remain behind bars, according according to his family. to Hugo Chavez and whose pop- over an estimated 250,000 rev- to family and a rights group, follow- They knew nothing about his ularity has plummeted due to an ellers and illuminated this year’s ing his detention after publicising a whereabouts until midnight that economic crisis, be held this year. celebration with 200 light tow- protest against President Nicolas day when intelligence agents came Of 163 people detained in rela- ers. For the first time, organisers Maduro. to the family home and searched it, tion to the September 1 protests, 29 of the parade were required to get Videos published by activists, allowing them to send him clothes, remain behind bars, according to a permit. purportedly from the locality of Villa according to his sister, Boston-based local rights group Penal Forum. Five Police, in conjunction with Rosa, showed scores of people bang- Ana Julia Jatar, 60. of them have been formally charged. community groups, also dis- ing pots and pans and jeering the She said she had received a voice This brings the total of politi- tributed fliers with a blunt socialist leader on Friday evening. message through WhatsApp from cal prisoners in Venezuela to 93, message. More than 30 people were briefly her brother the previous night say- said Alfredo Romero, the director Venezuelan opposition spokesman Jesus Torrealba (left), of the “This community will no detained, activists said on Satur- ing, “This is going to get ugly,” adding of Penal Forum. Both Romero and longer tolerate this violence. Do Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD), and the president of the day, in part of what the opposition that arrests had already begun. Jatar’s sister confirmed the charge of not shoot anyone. Do not stab any- Venezuelan National Assembly, Henry Ramos Allup (right), at a press is calling a major crackdown by The public display of anger money laundering and that he would one,” the leaflets said. conference in Caracas yesterday. the socialist government during a against Maduro on Friday night was remain behind bars. BREAK TIME TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 1517

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08:00 News 13:00 KumKum Bhagya 10:00 My Cat From Hell 11:10 Hank Zipzer 08:30 13:30 11:35 People & Power Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi 10:55 Gator Boys Binny And The 09:00 Pricing The Planet Rani 11:50 Big Fish Man Ghost 10:30 Inside Story 14:00 Jamai Raja 15:15 The Hive 11:00 14:30 15:25 Wildest Africa 15:20 News Tashn E Ishq 16:15 Sabrina Secrets 11:30 Talk To Al Jazeera 15:00 Vishkanya Gator Boys Of A Teenage 12:00 News 15:30 Jamai Raja 17:02 Deadly Islands Witch 12:30 TechKnow 16:00 Yeh Vadaa Raha 17:49 My Cat From Hell 16:10 Hank Zipzer 13:00 16:30 17:00 NEWSHOUR Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi 18:36 Call Of The Violetta 14:00 News Rani 17:45 Wildman The Hive 14:30 Inside Story 17:00 KumKum Bhagya 17:50 Mouk 19:00 Call Of The 15:00 Al Jazeera 17:30 Vishkanya 18:00 Jessie Yesterday’s answer Investigates 18:00 Tashn E Ishq Wildman 19:15 Tsum Tsum 16:00 NEWSHOUR 18:30 Kaala Teeka 19:25 Groomer Has It Shorts Conceptis Sudoku: Conceptis Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle 17:00 News 19:00 Meri Saasu Maa 20:15 My Cat From Hell 19:20 Liv And Maddie based on a 9×9 grid. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in 17:30 The Listening 19:30 Yeh Vadaa Raha 21:10 19:45 Bunk’d the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3×3 box Deadly Islands Post 20:00 Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi 20:35 contains the same number only once. 22:05 Tanked Shake It Up 18:00 NEWSHOUR Rani 21:00 A.N.T. Farm 19:00 20:30 23:00 Groomer Has It 21:50 News Jamai Raja 23:55 That’s So Raven 19:30 101 East 21:00 KumKum Bhagya Bondi Vet 23:30 Jessie 20:00 News 21:30 Tashn E Ishq 00:50 My Cat From Hell 23:55 Disney Mickey 20:30 Inside Story 22:00 Vishkanya 01:45 Gator Boys Mouse 21:00 23:00 00:00 NEWSHOUR Brahmarakshas 02:40 Deadly Islands The 7D 22:00 News 00:00 Yeh Vadaa Raha 00:15 03:35 Tanked Miraculous Tales 22:30 Talk To Al Jazeera 01:30 Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Of Ladybug And 04:30 Wildest Africa MEDIUM SUDOKU 23:00 Al-Nakba Rani Cat Noir BABY BLUES BABY

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Hands of Stone (2D/Action) 11:00am & 7:15pm Akira (2D/Hindi) 11:00am, 1:00 & 7:00pm Morgan (2D/Horror) 3:30&7:45pm Pretham (2D/Malayalam) 1:00 & 9:00pm Kubo And The Two Strings (2D/Animation) 1:30 & 5:15pm Janatha Garage (2D/Telugu) 3:15 & 11:00pm Mr Fuzzypants (2D/Horror) 3:30pm Hell or High Water (2D/Drama) 5:15pm Blood Father (2D/Action) 11:15am & 9:30pm The Infiltrator (2D/Drama) 9:30pm Kidaari (2D/Tamil) 11:15pm Mechanics: Resurrection (2D/Action) 11:30pm ALL IN THE MIND ROYAL PLAZA Akira (2D/Hindi) 11:15am, 4:00 & 11:15pm The Infiltrator (2D/Drama) 11:00am & 3:15pm Hands of Stone (2D/Action) 11:30am, 7:15 & 9:15pm Hell or High Water (2D/Drama) 1:15 & 9:15pm Pretham (2D/Malayalam) 1:45 & 7:00pm The Secret Life of Pets (2D/Animation) 1:30pm Kubo And The Two Strings (2D/Animation) 3:00 & 5:00pm Morgan (2D/Horror) 5:30 & 10:00pm Kidaari (2D/Tamil) 11:00pm Mechanics: Resurrection (2D/Action) 6:30pm Blood Father (2D/Action) 8:15 & 11:30pm The Infiltrator (2D/Drama) 11:00am & 3:15pm ASIAN TOWN Kiddari (Tamil) 3:15pm Janatha Garage (Telugu) 3:15, 5:45 & 8:45pm ANKLET, BALMORAL, BLUCHER, BROGUE, Kismat (Malayalam) 7:45pm BUSKIN, CALCEUS, CHOPINE, CLOGS, COWBOY Pretham (Malayalam) 8:45, 11:15 & 11:45pm BOOT, DESERT BOOT, ESPADRILLE, FLIPPER, FOOT, GETA, GILLIE, GUMBOOT, HEEL, INSTEP, AL KHOR LOAFER, MOCASSIN, PATTEN, PLATFORM, PUMPS, RIDING BOOT, SABOT, SANDAL, Kasaba (3D/Malayalam) 11:30am, 2:15, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 & 11:30pm SCUFFER, SHOE, SLIPPER, SNEAKER, SOCK, Ice Age (3D/Animation) 11:30am, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 & 9:30pm STILETTO, STOCKING, TALARIA, TRAINER, Suicide Squad (2D/Action) 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00 & 11:45pm WELLINGTON.

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FAJR 03.58 am ZUHR 11.32 am MAGHRIB 05.50 pm HIGH TIDE 08:00 - 19:30 Strong wind and expected low visibility. Hazy at SHOROOK 05.16 am ASR 03.01 pm ISHA 07.20 pm LOW TIDE 01:45 - 13:30 places at first becomes hot daytime and slight dust to blowing dust at places at times.

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ONLINE CHART BUST Qatar National Grand Hypermarket opens in Wukair Library resumes www.thepeninsulaqatar.com programmes this month MOST READ The Peninsula Syrian regime re-imposes blockade 1 in war-weary Aleppo DOHA: Qatar National Library UAE introduces much-awaited (QNL) resumes its monthly pro- 2 bankruptcy law grammes this month with workshops and events aimed at Turkey’s Erdogan proposes Syria developing students’ skills and 3 ‘no-fly zone’ to US, Russia encouraging a creative community. QNL, a member of Qatar Foun- dation (QF), is resuming its monthly book discussions after the sum- TWEET OF THE DAY mer break with the book ‘Living Correctly’ by Fahad Al-Bshara. With a simple language and style, the book charts a meaningful set of ideas, thoughts and stories that promote positivity, optimism, trust and closeness to Allah in the face of life’s difficulties. In addition, QNL is organising free, hands-on training sessions on Above: Ali the effective use of selected Health Online Resources that include Pro- Mohammed Obaidli Quest Health Resources, Refworks, (second left), Group Emerald Insight, OVID medical CEO, Ezdan Holding database and SAGE. These health Group, with Malik learning resource databases are Qaiser Awan, General available and accessible for all QNL Manager, Ezdan Mall, users. Hussain Akbar Al QNL also offers free, hands-on Baker, Director, Grand training workshop on ‘Designing Mall, Muhammed Research Posters’ which focuses on Aboobaker, Executive INSTAGRAM OF THE DAY how to design an effective research Director, and Abbas poster, and includes the poster Mohammed Khan, design process, design elements, General Manager and the use of PowerPoint to help Grand Hypermarket, create student posters. touring the The library is also conducting Hypermarket at its free workshop on ‘Writing Busi- opening at the Ezdan ness E-Mails’ that aims to develop the overall practices of business Mall in Al Wukair Some schools opened emails communication. yesterday. RIGHT: after summer holidays In addition, the library is also Officials cutting a today in Doha. organising a Back to School pro- cake at the opening. Photo @Basitqu gramme where children and their Pic: Abdul Basit/ The families can participate in many Peninsula exciting activities. Eight DFI-backed films to screen Shangri-La launches The Table by Golden Circle at Toronto The Peninsula melody from a resident oud player. The fresh, remarkable flavours of the ocean. film festival culinary team whips up dishes a la minute It offers a teppanyaki counter and an oys- for guests to enjoy at 10 live stations in ter bar. The Peninsula the interiors of an Arabic souq with rich The soon-to-open Shanghai Club is the DOHA: Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts mosaic details and characteristic grace- first of its kind and the highest Chinese res- has announced the launch of The Table by ful arches. taurant in Doha. Rising splendidly from the DOHA: Eight Doha Film Institute Golden Circle, a new food and beverage Fuego is the place for the adventurous; hotel’s 43rd and 44th levels, its stylish inte- (DFI) supported films will screen loyalty programme offering unparalleled the lively and stylishly appointed grill brings riors are complemented by breathtaking at the 41st Toronto International benefits to members who dine at Shangri-La robust Argentine cuisine and authentic vistas. A massive chandelier representing Film Festival (TIFF) which runs properties on the road and nearer to home. South American favourites complemented the Great Wall of China commands atten- from September 8 to 18. It is the latest initiative in the ongoing by fiery Latin entertainment. tion in the dining area, complemented by Seven grant recipients along transformation of Golden Circle, which has Fuego is the only restaurant in Doha a bas-relief dragon. with The Salesman, will screen in rolled out industry-leading member bene- serving certified Argentine Kobe beef. Din- Shanghai Club is the only Chinese hotel key programming strands at the fits, new partnerships, exclusive offers and ers will also enjoy specialities as Signature in Qatar with 100 percent Chinese kitchen Festival. Golden Circle Event Planner Rewards dur- Empanadas inspired by the chef’s travels brigade with four master chefs from the top DFI will also host two Qatari ing its nine-month ‘Loyalty Is’ anniversary around the world, Asado Argentino Mixed regions in China. filmmakers — Hafiz Ali Abdulla campaign. Grill and a Dulce de Leche trio that high- The Table is integrated with Golden and Meriem Mesraoua — at TIFF Golden Circle members in Qatar have lights the versatility of Argentina’s most Circle loyalty programme and recognises who will participate in a series of a collection of sophisticated cuisines at famous sweet. members through achievable redemptions workshops, networking events Shangri-La Hotel, Doha to choose from: Yabby’s subtle blue hues evoke the and access to signature food experiences, and industry meetings. The lively Sridan offers an all-day underwater bounty for which the Gulf is exclusive events, surprises and special Fatma Al Remaihi, Chief Exec- dining experience complemented by the famous, and the menu is defined by the offers. utive Officer of DFI, said: “The significant showcase of eight films supported by the Doha Film Institute at TIFF 2016 is a matter of great pride for us. It under- RAF trains charity staff in Jakarta lines the quality of our selection process that supports new and established voices, from the Arab The Peninsula proposed projects submitted by its Al Qalisi has demonstrated sev- world and beyond. partners for collecting donations for eral models of development projects “TIFF offers filmmakers a finance. implemented by RAF in collab- remarkable opportunity to reach DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah He talked in details about the oration with its local partners in a global audience of film lovers. Foundation for Humanitarian Serv- required documents from the part- Indonesia. The selection of two films from our ices (RAF) has organised a training ners for submitting any type of RAF believed in quality and region that will make their World programme for charity organisations projects — development, relief or made standards for its projects that Premiere at this esteemed event is in Jakarta, Indonesia, to introduce social to RAF. Al Qalisi said that should be abided by financers and a further testament to the evolution its system to approve international local partners are required to file local partners as well especially for and appreciation of Arab cinema. charity projects. certain documents before and after construction projects like mosques, We will continue to support stories The training session was the approval of the projects. Islamic centers and orphanages that deserve to be told and cele- attended by 39 representatives from He stressed that a feasible study among others. brate the creative talent who are 11 local humanitarian and charity should also be conducted before The buildings run decades long creating compelling content.” organisations, from all over the taking the proposals to RAF for carrying the name of RAF, so it is Two grant recipients mark country. approval. The necessary specifica- necessary to focus on quality of the their World Premiere at TIFF: Ali Qaid Al Qalisi, Head of Asian tion of the projects like those related project for the prestige of the foun- Blessed Benefit by Mahmoud Al Projects and Programmes at RAF to engineering, construction, archi- dation, said Al Qalisi. Massad and Off Frame AKA Rev- addressed the trainees. tect and environment among others A project goes through several olution Until Victory by Mohanad He explained the rules and should be also mentioned in the stages – proposal, approval, dona- A training session under way in Jakarta, Indonesia. Yaqubi. regulation of RAF to approve the proposal. tion collection and financing. www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAGE | 18 QE 10,839.73 -10.57 PTS PAGE | 19 DOW 18,491.96 +72.66 PTS QCB and ‘Future Interiors Kazakhstan FTSE100 6,879.42 -15.18 PTS Qatar’ conference discuss cooperation BRENT $45.17 +$0.73 opens

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Qatar hails Saudi and Russia’s move on oil prices

Commenting on the announce- the Minister said that the gross ment, Qatar’s Minister of Energy domestic product (GDP) growth of 4 Saudi and Russia and Industry H E Dr. Mohammed percent was strong given the condi- said that they will bin Saleh Al Sada said Qatar backs tions of the global economy. the statement of the world’s biggest On the expectations regarding cooperate to contain two oil producers. the results of the unofficial Opec the excess volatility On his meeting with Algerian meeting that will take place in Alge- Minister of Energy Noureddine ria this month, the Minister said that in the oil market. Boutarfa and Secretary-General of the joint statement of Saudi Arabia Opec Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo, and Russia will be a boost to that Dr. Al Sada said that the meeting was meeting. held to coordinate positions over The Minister also highlighted By Sachin Kumar the status of the oil market and pre- in particular that yesterday’s state- The Peninsula pare for this month’s unofficial Opec ment had a mechanism to monitor oil meeting in Algeria. prices, adding that the two countries The Minister said that the made the right decision. increasing number of meetings The Minister said that the market DOHA: Qatar welcomed yesterday between Opec members recently prices will regain its right trend, but the results of a meeting held between was because all parties involved maintained that all parties involved Saudi Arabia and Russia on the side- understand that it is in the interest must work together to ensure the re- lines of the G20 summit to discuss oil of producers and consumers alike balancing of supply and demand is production and prices. to find a fair price for oil. done quickly in order to eliminate The two countries released a joint Dr. Al Sada added that Qatar the harmful economic and social statement after the meeting and said is working in its capacity as Opec effects on the oil market and the glo- they will cooperate to contain the President with all members to pur- bal economy. excess volatility in the oil market. sue price stability in the oil markets. The Minister added that reach- They will form a working group Dr Al Sada highlighted the two ing a fair price for oil is paramount to monitor the market and draft rec- consecutive meetings held in Doha to help producing countries invest ommendations to stabilise oil prices as an indication of Qatar’s efforts in in oil and gas drilling to meet future Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, who is also the current President of and ensure steady investment in the pursuing price stability. demand and help the global econ- Opec, with the new Opec Secretary-General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo in Doha yesterday. industry. On the state of Qatari economy, omy grow at higher levels. Qatar’s investments in France hit $22bn Qatargas signs new

By Satish Kanady deal with Centrica The Peninsula

The Peninsula DOHA: French Minister of State for Foreign Trade Matthias Fekl has announced that the public and DOHA: Qatargas, the world’s pre- private investments from Qatar in mier LNG company, yesterday France have touched $22bn. France is announced a new Sale and Purchase currently the second biggest destina- Agreement (SPA) with Centrica, the tion of Qatar’s global capital outflow, largest supplier of gas to households he said. in the UK. In accordance with the Addressing the Third Investment SPA, Qatargas will deliver up to 2 Majlis hosted by Qatar Businessmen million tonnes of Liquefied Natu- Association (QBA) here yesterday, the ral Gas (LNG) per annum to Centrica French Minister said a total of 120 until 2023. French companies are currently Saad Sherida Al Kaabi (pic- operating in Qatar. “Qatari invest- tured), Qatar Petroleum (QP) ments from public and private sector President and Chief Executive are most welcome in France and I Officer, and Chairman of Qatar- hope the current value of Qatari gas Board of Directors, said: “We investments will go further up in are delighted to extend our strong our long-standing supply relation- future,” he said. relationship with Centrica and the ship with the world’s biggest LNG France is an extremely open United Kingdom. This agreement producer will continue.” economy and the country will underscores Qatargas’ reputation as Qatargas initially entered into a remain so. More than 20,000 foreign a safe and reliable supplier of LNG. three-year contract with Centrica companies are currently operating in Furthermore, this agreement has to supply LNG from June 2011. The France. “We have a diversified econ- the potential to positively contrib- Company then entered into a further omy with strong high-tech sector and ute to the United Kingdom’s energy four-and-a-half-year contract, with a very fast developing digital econ- French Minister of State for Foreign Trade Matthias Fekl and Qatar Businessmen Association officials at the security for years to come.” the latest five-year contract extend- omy… Our government introduced Third Investment Majlis in Doha yesterday. Pic: Kammutty VP/The Peninsula Commenting on the newly ing the agreement until December bold reforms programmes in order signed deal, Khalid Bin Khalifa 2023. to cope with the major challenges of France is famous for its high- is aimed at introducing new busi- position among the exports to Qatar, Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer, The LNG will be supplied from French economy,” Fekl said. ranking technology and innovations. ness opportunities and strategies where the volume of trade reached Qatargas, said: “Qatargas is pleased Qatargas 4, a joint venture between Economic reforms in France are The country can offer its expertise for attracting Foreign Investments. two billion euros in 2015. to lengthen our existing partner- Qatar Petroleum (70 percent) and taking place with very positive results with Qatar’s emerging SME and star- QBA believes similar meetings Guided by its ambitious National ship with Centrica — a partnership Shell (30 percent), with a production and the goals set by the French econ- tup sectors and develop partnership will help further strengthening the Vision 2030, Qatar is currently in the which dates back to 2011. This new capacity of 7.8 million tonnes-per- omy is already gaining momentum. with Qatari companies. France would bilateral economic ties between our process of diversifying its economy. agreement reinforces Qatargas’ annum. Qatargas-chartered Q-Flex With 85 million tourists visiting, like to encourage the private sectors countries. The support of the public The aim is to further strengthen its commitment to building a strong and Q-Max LNG vessels will deliver France remains as the world’s one of two countries to work in that direc- sectors in the respective countries social and environmental sectors, relationship with customers, and the LNG to the Isle of Grain Termi- of the top tourism destinations. “Our tion. The SMEs in both the countries have paved the way for this coop- and move forward. As the country our position as the leading sup- nal, in the United Kingdom. goal is to welcome 100 million tourists can partner themselves and mutually eration. The mutual agreements is looking for the development of a plier of LNG to the United Kingdom.” Centrica is a leading interna- by 2020. We are currently working help bolstering local economy of their and Memorandum of Understand- stable non-hydrocarbon economy Centrica Chief Executive, Iain tional energy and services company, with you (Qatar) and with the public respective countries, he said. ing have contributed to the flow of and the industrial sector being one Conn said: “Centrica continues supplying approximately 28 mil- funds to realise this dream. I encour- Earlier, addressing the event Qatari investments to France,which of the main pillars of this goal, Qatar to grow its LNG portfolio, further lion customer accounts mainly in age you (Qatar) to continue to invest Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, currently stands at more than €20bn, is looking at France as an important developing its presence in the global the United Kingdom, Ireland and in our economy,” he said. QBA Board Member, said the event also France comes in the fifth partner, he said. LNG market. I am very pleased that North America. 18 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 BUSINESS

GCC to deliver QCB and Kazakhstan $2 trillion discuss cooperation projects The Peninsula

the QCB and National Bank of Kazakhstan. In a statement issued yesterday, QCB said QCB Governor met that H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al Thani DOHA: European best practices Kazakhstan Prime Minister met during his visit to Kazakhstan, which he in mega-projects are key for the concluded last Wednesday, with Prime Min- Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) Karim Massimov and other ister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov and a region to deliver on its $2 trillion officials during his visit. number of Kazakh Officials. project pipeline, industry experts QCB Governor was accompanied dur- announced yesterday in the build- ing the visit by Chief Executive Officer of up to Cityscape Global. Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Author- The GCC hosts a mega-project The Peninsula ity (QFCRA). pipeline worth $2 trillion, espe- The visit witnessed the signing of a Mem- cially in mega-projects tied to orandum of Understanding (MoU) between Expo 2020 in Dubai, the 2022 QFCRA and Astana International Financial FIFA World Cup Qatar, and Saudi DOHA: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Governor Centre (AIFC). Vision 2030 projects such as the H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al Thani and The Governor also met with a number of King Abdullah Financial District, officials in Kazakhstan discussed means of officials in Kazakhstan, including the Gov- according to a recent survey by enhancing joint cooperation in the finan- ernor of the National Bank, Chairman of consultancy Deloitte. cial and banking sectors between Qatar and Kazkommertsbank, Financial Institutions’ “Increasingly, GCC planners Kazakhstan in order to effectuate a Memo- Association of Kazakhstan and Chairman Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov (right) with QCB Governor H E Sheikh Abdullah and developers are localising best randum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between of Kazakh Chamber of Commerce. bin Saud Al Thani. practices from Europe to enhance the worker and visitor experience,” said Santhosh Vallil, Middle East representative of Hunter Doug- las, a mega-project consultancy based in The Netherlands. “GCC UN’s ‘Global Dialogue’ initiates good opportunity: QSE mega-projects need to make a sig- nature statement. But they should also place user needs at the centre, The Peninsula contribution in achieving sustain- in QSE market. It is noteworthy contribution of capital markets with a pedestrian scale of con- able development of economies that the SSE initiative serves as to sustainability. struction, open plan interiors that and societies. an important platform to explore Al Mansoori also highlighted can be re-arranged for different Held once every two years, ways that will help exchanges to QSE’s keenness and interest to stakeholders, and links to nature DOHA: The United Nations Sus- the SSE flagship ‘Global Dia- work together as well as investors implement the best sustainability and sustainability,” added Vallil. tainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) logue’ is a unique global gathering and regulators, policy makers and and social responsibility prac- In the GCC, Hunter Doug- Initiative- ‘Global Dialogue’, which designed to bring together market companies to promote sustaina- tices in light of its role to serve las has advised on large-scale is scheduled to kick off today in leaders to analyze, promote and bility and responsible investment the national economy and local projects such as Qatar National Singapore, is a good platform to foster communication on stock through a series of work streams community and contribute to the Convention Centre besides Mas- highlighting challenges and oppor- exchanges’ sustainability initi- and events. implementation of human, eco- dar Institute and Zayed Sports tunities that can benefit from atives. Attracting speakers and The SSE initiative aims to nomic and social pillars of Qatar City in the UAE. Now, GCC plan- policy innovation, said a top offi- audience members from around explore how exchanges can National Vision 2030. ners are looking at the success of cial of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE). the world, the event has become enhance corporate transparency “We at Qatar Stock Exchange the recently-opened International Rashid bin Ali Al Mansoori the main global platform for con- — and ultimately performance — have made great strides in the field Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague (pictured), CEO of QSE, who is vening dialogue on sustainable on ESG (environmental, social and of transition to sustainable Stock in The Netherlands. The 56,000 participating at the event, stated capital markets. corporate governance) issues and Exchange through the promotion sqm complex employs 1,200 staff that the event is an opportu- QSE recently signed the vol- encourage sustainable investment. of the best disclosure, investor from 124 countries who prose- nity to share experiences and untary commitment to advancing The Global Dialogue will address relations and governance practices cute people allegedly involved in demonstrate progress on sus- sustainability performance, trans- various key economic and sus- among the market stakeholders,” war crimes, genocide, and crimes tainable capital markets and their parency, and governance practices tainability matters such as the he added. against humanity.

French Minister of State for Foreign Trade Matthias Fekl (standing left) and QBA Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani (standing right) watch French Ambassador Eric Chevallier (left), Dr. Salih Al Marri (centre), General Secretary Assistant for Health Affairs Office, General Directorate of Health Affairs Department, Jean- Paul Scheuer, Sanofi Country Chair and General Manager Rx, sign agreements. Pic Kammutty VP / The Peninsula Qatari-French entities sign three agreements at investment meet

The Peninsula Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, A separate Letter of Intent was QBA Board Member, Nasser Suli- signed by the Ministry of Public man Al Haider, Maqbool Khalfan, Health and Sanofi Aventis group and DOHA: The Qatari Businessmen Nabil Abu Issa. The event was also Embassy of France. While Dr. Salih Al Association (QBA) in cooperation attended by Aisha Al Fardan, Vice- Marri General Secretary Assistant for with the French Embassy in Doha Chairman of the Qatari Business Health Affairs Office, General Direc- organized yesterday the Third Woman Association and Dr. Has- torate of Health Affairs Department investment Majlis to mark the visit san Derham President of Qatar represented the Ministry, Jean-Paul of a French delegation led by Matth- University. Scheuer, Country Chair and Gen- ias Fekl, French Minister of State for At the event, three Qatari enti- eral Manager Rx, Gulf countries and Foreign Trade. ties signed partnership agreement Yemen signed on behalf of Sanofi. The event was attended by with various French organisations. Eric Chevallier, ambassador of France Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, On behalf of Qatar University and to Qatar was another signatory. QBA Chairman and Hussein Dassault Aviation a Letter of Intent Another agreement on Training Alfardan, QBA First Deputy; and was signed by Dr. Hassan AL Der- Convention was signed between Akbar Al Baker, Group CEO, Qatar ham, President of Qatar University Alstom Transport and HEC Paris in Airways. and Herve Estubier, Vice-President Qatar by Thi-Mai TRAN, CEO GCC Among other top Qatari busi- International General Directorate - Cluster Alstom and M Laoucine Ker- nessmen attended the event include Export Military Sales, respectively. bache, Dean, HEC Paris, Qatar. BUSINESS TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 19

QE INDICES SUMMARY QATAR STOCK EXCHANGE QE Index 10,839.73 0.10 % QE Total Return Index 17,537.96 0.10 % QE Al Rayan Islamic Index 4,091.73 0.16 % QE All Share Index 2,980.14 0.07 % QE All Share Banks & Financial Services 2,958.82 0.15 % QE All Share Industrials 3,274.47 0.00 % QE All Share Transportation 2,550.11 0.80 % QE All Share Real Estate 2,593.19 0.22 % QE All Share Insurance 4,614.76 0.09 % QE All Share Telecoms 1,251.32 0.20 % QE All Share Consumer Goods & Services 6,435.99 0.29 %

QE MARKET SUMMARY COMPARISON 05-09-2016 Today 04-09-2016 Previous day Index 10,839.73 10,850.48 Change 10.75 13.74 % 0.10 0.13 YTD% 3.93 4.04 Volume 5,565,313 3,366,671 Value (QAR) 248,663,406.71 159,111,270.85 Trades 4,689 2,604 Up 17 | Down 20 | Unchanged 05

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The response to the event was hugely stepped down on Sunday, with Deputy Governor Urjit The Peninsula In addition, the Ministry of Municipal- positive as delegates and sponsors enjoyed Patel taking over. ity and Environment, the Public Works the high quality of the speaker panel as Rajan was widely credited with bringing inflation Authority (Ashghal), the Arab Engineer- well as the opportunities to network with down in India, stabilising the rupee and creating a sta- ing Bureau, Parsons International, Hamad the industry’s key decision makers. ble environment for growth. He slashed interest rates DOHA: Senior representatives associated Medical Corporation, and Qatar Founda- “Information opens a window of to their lowest level since 2011 but angered some in the with some of Qatar’s key projects, includ- tion also attended the conference. opportunities” said the Chief Manager of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who wanted deeper ing Qatar Rail, Msheireb Downtown, made It featured a case study on Msheireb Berger Paints, adding, “The conference cuts intended to boost growth further. detailed presentations highlighting spec- Downtown Regeneration Project and a is a great networking opportunity. Each The former governor, who returns to a life of ification standards and requirements for large number of exciting presentations presentation is unique. I always learn academia in Chicago, told the New York Times in the interior design for their respective projects on, ‘Traditional urbanism and architec- something new from such conferences.” article published on Sunday he did not think that was at the ‘Future Interiors Qatar’ conference, ture’ by Parnika Ray from The Ministry “This kind of events provides a variety the reason his three-year-term was not renewed by the which kicked off here yesterday. of Municipality and Environment, “Imple- of ideas which are very helpful to refresh- government. In a separate interview with the Finan- The information shared during the mentation of Interior Design Branding ing knowledge” said a senior designer cial Times, Rajan predicted that his reforms, including event, which opened window of oppor- in a Metro Programme” by Mohamed architect from the Arab Engineering setting inflation targets and tackling bad bank loans, tunities for several stakeholders. Ahmed Timbeley, Senior Director, Archi- Bureau. would continue. “Broadly speaking, I think we have The third edition of the event was tecture and MEP Expert from Qatar Rail, The two-day event is being held with Shaikha Al Sulaiti, Interior sort of unfrozen an older equilibrium and moved the revolving around understanding and Shaikha Al Sulaiti, Interior Design Manager the participation of Almana Group, Almana system towards a new equilibrium. My sense is that implementing new technologies and at Msheireb Properties, and Sustainability Maples, ACS, Barrisol, Hempel paints, Design Manager at Msheireb momentum cannot be and will not be arrested,” he strategies to maximise the role of interi- in interior design by Hamoda Youssef from Berger paints, Arka design, Prima, Easy Properties, at the event yesterday. told the paper. ors design for 2022 FIFA games and Qatar Qatar Green Building Council. Drain, Tarkett, and Amara. Pic: Baher Amin/The Peninsula BUSINESS VIEWS 20 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016

Chinese banks’ Few concrete proposals shadow loans grow despite new rules emerge at G20 meet

By Shu Zhang and said the move could force banks Matthew Miller to seek fresh capital to shore up Reuters their balance sheets, a prospect that has become more likely as banks’ capital positions deteri- orated during the first half. hadow lending by listed Chi- Shadow loans had already nese banks surged in the reached 12.6 trillion yuan at the Sfirst half, underlining the end of last year, according to cal- challenges faced by the coun- culations by UBS, about a fifth of try’s banking regulator as it tries China’s entire annual economic to rein in the use of opaque lend- output. And credit rating agency ing structures that are seen as a Fitch said in July that around a threat to financial stability. third of system credit resides China’s lenders, led by the outside bank loan books, under- mid-tier banks, have been mining asset quality data. increasing their use of shadow That is particularly worrying lending products for years, as since Chinese banks’ non-per- they can offer higher returns and forming loans are already at a tie up less of a bank’s capital than record high, according to offi- traditional lending. But they also cial figures, and most analysts disguise the quality of a bank’s think the real figures are sev- balance sheet, and sector-wide eral times worse. The accounting make it harder for regulators to treatment of these loan-like trust assess systemic risk and the vol- and asset management plans is ume of lending in the economy. significantly different. An analysis of bank fil- “These shadow loans are not ings shows Shanghai Pudong subjected to the same rules as the Development Bank, a leading loan book, despite being largely joint-stock lender, increased its credit in nature,” said UBS Secu- China’s President Xi Jinping speaks at a news conference after the closing of G20 Summit in Hangzhou yesterday. receivables for trust schemes rities analyst Jason Bedford. and asset management plans, or “As a result, normal limita- so-called shadow loans, by 14 tions in the loan books, such as Reuters Proposals for the formation of a global production needs to be about 800 million percent in the first six months single-borrower exposure limits forum that would seek a global solution and tonnes. “Anything more than that is going of the year to 1.27 trillion yuan and non-performing loan recog- report back to the G20 next year underscore to create crisis.” ($190bn), giving it China’s biggest nition rules, don’t apply.” the growing resolve to support a sector that Indian steelmakers have lobbied for portfolio of such products. Though the impact of the eaders from the world’s top has long been grappling with chronic over- protectionist measures to prevent cheap The shadow loan book CBRC intervention is not evi- economies broadly agreed at a supply and sluggish demand. overseas steel from undercutting local mills at China’s largest joint-stock dent in most of the listed banks’ summit in China yesterday to Global steel production fell last year and squeezing margins. lender, Industrial Bank Co, rose first-half filings, there are some coordinate macroeconomic pol- for the first time since 2009, dipping 2.8 European steel body Eurofer said it was 4.4 percent to 1.23 trillion yuan, positive signs. icies and oppose protectionism, percent to 1.6 billion tonnes, with China “prudently positive” about the plan. equivalent to 63 percent of its China Merchants Bank Co Lbut few concrete proposals emerged to accounting for half of the total. With the summit taking place after Brit- normal loan book, according to was one of the rare lenders to meet growing challenges to globalisation But there is a long way to go if the indus- ain’s vote in June to exit the European Union Reuters calculations. scale down its shadow loans in and free trade. try is to make a serious dent in the 700 and before the US presidential election in China Minsheng Banking the first half, with a 23 percent The two-day gathering in the scenic million tonnes of excess capacity. November, G20 leaders had been expected Corp, China Zheshang Bank decrease in receivables from Chinese city of Hangzhou agreed to oppose Such a forum would be the first con- to mount a defence of free trade and glo- Co, Shengjing Bank Co, Bank of trust schemes and asset man- protectionism, with Chinese President Xi crete action by world leaders to try to stem balisation and warn against isolationism. Jinzhou Co and Bank of Chong- agement plans to 528.7bn yuan. Jinping urging major economies to drive output, revive producers and end a trade Republican presidential candidate Donald qing Co also substantially The bank’s deputy president, growth through innovation, not just fiscal brawl between China and other major steel Trump, who supports protectionist trade increased their portfolios by 9 Li Hao, who acknowledged that and monetary measures. “We aim to revive producers, including the United States. policies, has pulled into an effective tie with percent or more. “to some degree, the bank’s non- growth engines of international trade and Speaking at the summit, British Prime Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, erasing a Minsheng and Zheshang both standard investments are loans”, investment,” Xi said in a closing statement. Minister Theresa May said the G20 had substantial deficit. reported an 86 percent rise, the indicated a change of approach “We will support multilateral trade mecha- decided to do more to tackle excess out- One of the few areas where there was fastest among their listed peers. was taking hold at the bank. nisms and oppose protectionism to reverse put, while Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo progress was in protecting the environment. “I’m actually a bit surprised that “For the future, the bank’s declines in global trade.” Abe urged leaders to address the issue. China and the United States ratified some smaller banks were still practice will be more stand- G20 leaders European and US leaders have pressed the Paris agreement on cutting climate- growing those positions,” said ardised when it comes to new have pledged to China to accelerate capacity cuts, blam- warming emissions on the eve of the G20 Wei Hou, AB Bernstein banking investments,” Li said. “They work together to ing its big exports on slumping prices and summit, setting the stage for other coun- analyst. Given the regulatory will no longer be put under the address excess steel accusing it of dumping cheap metal in for- tries to follow suit. push, the trend ought to be going category of non-standard invest- capacity that has eign markets. British Prime Minister Theresa May, the other way, he added. ments, but will be classified as punished the glo- They have threatened sanctions or anti- attending her first G20 summit, said gov- The China Banking Regula- loans,” he told analysts on a post- bal industry with dumping taxes on Chinese steel imports ernments needed to “do more to ensure tory Commission (CBRC) didn’t results conference call. Hou from low metal prices for and criticised Beijing for providing subsi- that working people really benefit from immediately respond to a request AB Bernstein said he expected The two-day gathering years while raising dies, such as interest-free loans, to prop up the opportunities created by free trade.” for comment. The CBRC has tried that mid-tier and smaller banks tensions between state-owned companies. “This discussion goes to the heart of to address the rampant growth of would scale down their invest- agreed to oppose China and other China has promised to cut steel capac- how we build an economy that works for these shadow lending products, ment receivable positions in the protectionism, with major producers. ity by 45 million tonnes this year, though everyone.” particularly at mid-sized banks. second-half of the year, else the A statement from it said last month that it was behind on International Monetary Fund Managing In April it issued Document regulator would come out with Chinese President the White House that target. Director Christine Lagarde, speaking after 82 to lenders, which most bank- “more targeted policies”. Xi Jinping urging said that leaders The steel industry welcomed the G20’s the summit, also said more inclusive growth ers and analysts interpreted as But, he added, while stronger major economies to at the G20 summit pledge of support but remained cautious, was a priority in the global economy. “We an attempt to compel banks to banks can cut their risks or accepted that over- with executives in Europe and India agree- need increased growth, but it must be better increase provisioning on shadow increase provisions for their drive growth through capacity in steel and ing that any taskforce requires China’s balanced, more sustainable, and inclusive loans and bring them in line with shadow loan holdings, it was innovation, not just fiscal other industries is buy-in. so as to benefit all people,” she said. normal loans. more problematic for the weaker a global issue that “Its success will depend on (China’s) It is the last time that Obama will be Some analysts at the time lenders. and monetary measures. requires a collec- attitude,” said Jindal Steel & Power’s Chief attending the G20 summit, and his visit to tive response. Executive Ravi Uppal, adding that global Hangzhou got off to a chaotic start. China’s oil stockpiles puzzle global crude markets

Bloomberg Energy Services, who has spent more than tanks are constructed. Nobody replied to a fax said. That means that while reserve buying 30 years trading crude and petroleum in Sin- sent to the press office of the National Energy may slow, it won’t fall significantly. “Even if gapore. “The scope of their purchases can Administration asking for details about the SPR tanks only come online later in the year, rom underground caverns by the Yel- dramatically affect fundamentals and prices. SPR. “SPR has been a China mystery due to the more commercial tanks are starting up,” Mei- low Sea to a scattering of islands in However, since they will likely be shrouded in lack of government data disclosure,” said Ying dan said. Energy Aspects sees demand for the the Yangtze River delta, the govern- secrecy, it will remain challenging to quan- Wang, a Hong Kong-based analyst at JPMor- reserves dropping by only 100,000 barrels a ment has been stockpiling crude for tify the impact.” gan. The bank estimates the amount of crude day in the second half of the year to 300,000 Femergencies in a network of storage sites dot- China outlined in 2009 its plans to build China is putting into stockpiles by calculat- barrels daily. ted around the country. Record purchases reserves equivalent to 100 days of net imports. ing how much more oil the country is buying China’s oil imports have averaged an this year by the world’s biggest energy con- But since then it’s only provided sporadic and producing than it’s using. unprecedented 7.5 million barrels a day so China outlined in 2009 sumer have helped oil prices recover from the scraps of detail on its strategic petroleum That amounted to about 1.2 million barrels far this year, government data show. The its plans to build reserves worst crash in a generation. What the coun- reserves, or SPR. That stands in contrast to a day over the first half of the year, accord- purchases, along with temporary produc- try plans to do next could determine where the US, where the Energy Department has ing to JPMorgan. The bank estimates the tion outages in Nigeria and Canada, helped equivalent to 100 days they go from here. been detailing data on American inventories country built up a total of about 400 million rebalance supply and demand in the market, of net imports. But since The difficulty is that nobody outside for more than three decades. barrels by mid-2016 out of a targeted 511 mil- leading Brent crude, the benchmark for more China really knows for certain. The govern- The Asian country had about 191 million lion barrels. That means at the current rate of than half the world’s oil, to jump almost 90 then it’s only provided ment won’t say how much it’s holding or when barrels of crude in its SPR as of the middle stockpiling, the storage would be filled up by percent from mid-January to June. sporadic scraps of detail the tanks will be full. Energy Aspects says the of last year, according to a statement on the August, leading to a potential drop in imports In the US, supplies in the strategic reserve country will probably keep buying and fill up website of the National Bureau of Statistics in in September. were at 695 million as of Aug. 26, enough to on its strategic petroleum commercial tanks if it has to, while the likes of December. But it also said at the time that total Energy Aspects looks at it differently. support 149 days of import protection, accord- reserves. It had about 191 JPMorgan Chase say the purchases may soon combined capacity of seven above-ground Because China can shift oil between com- ing to data from the Energy Department. The million barrels of crude in stop. The difference in opinion is equivalent to sites and one location with underground cav- mercial and strategic storage, the government government regularly reports how much oil is about 1.1 million barrels a day, or more than erns was the equivalent of only 180 million may be able to increase purchases even if it at each of its four sites and even breaks down its SPR as of the middle of the Asian country buys from Saudi Arabia. barrels. The figures haven’t been updated runs out of its own space, said Michal Mei- the quantity of crude that’s held by sulfur level. last year. “China seems to feel no obligation to since. dan, a London-based analyst for the industry When it purchased supplies for the reserve report on its strategic stocks, and that might The government also said at the time it has consultant. Another 150 million barrels of last year, it did so in a bidding system in which confer a genuine advantage in its favour,” leased space in commercial sites, signaling it commercial storage space is coming online the sellers and even the price were publicly said John Driscoll, the chief strategist at JTD could buy additional oil while more of its own by the end of next year that can be filled, she announced. TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 21

Test door ajar Tillakaratne ready for for forgotten man Bailey last ‘Dilscoop’ display Reuters

MELBOURNE: Nearly three years SQUADS shot gave me lot of courage. I’m happy have passed since George Bailey Retiring Sri Lankan there’s one shot under my name in my (pictured) was shut out of Test Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal (capt), long cricketing career,” said outgoing cricket after one middling series batsman in focus as Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kusal Per- Dilshan. but the door has creaked ajar as hosts take on Australia era, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamara Dilshan, who batted in almost Australia searches for answers to Kapugedara, Milinda Siriwardana, every position before finally settling its subcontinental malaise before in T20 series starting Kusal Mendis, Seekkuge Prasanna, as a fast-scoring opener, has racked up a daunting tour to India. today Sachithra Senanayake, Suranga 87 Tests, 330 ODIs and 78 T20s dur- Having watched the Test side Lakmal, Thisara Perera, Sachith ing a stellar 17-year career. slump to an unprecedented 3-0 Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dasun With Sri Lankan captain Angelo whitewash to Sri Lanka, Bailey Shanaka. Mathews sidelined with injury, stand- ensured there would be no repeat Australia: David Warner (capt), in-skipper Dinesh Chandimal said in the one-day tournament by AFP George Bailey, Scott Boland, James his side would shake off their ODI- smashing 270 runs at an average Faulkner, John Hastings, Travis Head, series loss and come back stronger in of 67.50 to top the batting lists and Moises Henriques, Usman Khawaja, the T20s. drive the tourists to a 4-1 victory. PALLEKELE: Retiring ‘Dilscoop’ Glenn Maxwell, Peter Nevill, Mitchell “We’ll learn from these mistakes Bailey’s unbeaten 90 in the Starc, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa. inventor Tillakaratne Dilshan has a and come back stronger. One series fourth match fired Australia to last chance to showcase the audacious you are going to win, another series an unassailable 3-1 lead in the shot that bears his name when Sri After announcing his retirement you are going to lose,” Chandimal said. series and showed the hallmark Lanka play Australia in two Twenty20 during the ODIs, Dilshan did not get David Warner’s Australia are composure that made the Tasma- internationals this week. a chance to show off the “Dilscoop” in looking to keep up their winning nian first understudy to Michael The Sri Lankan’s cheeky ramp front of some raucous home crowds, momentum going into the last leg of Clarke before the captain’s retire- shot, in which he goes down on one thanks to some tight bowling from a two-month tour of the island. ment last year. knee and flicks the ball over the wick- the Australians. He will now be keen But Australia’s injury list has Australia’s woeful perform- etkeeper’s head, has plagued bowlers to unleash it in the T20s. Few play- grown after the ODIs, with explosive ance against probing spin bowling and inspired fellow batsmen since he ers have shots named after them, but opener Aaron Finch and Chris Lynn on flat, turning wickets in the Test Tillakaratne Dilshan has a last chance to showcase the audacious unveiled it in 2008. Dilshan’s overhead paddle shot has joining Shaun Marsh (broken finger) series has forced selectors to go Fans have a final opportunity to ensured his place in cricketing history. and Nathan Coulter-Nile (back injury) shot that bears his name. back to the drawing board. see the 39-year-old -- and with luck, “The Dilscoop, I first tried in 2008 out of the squad. The top six batsmen who his famous “Dilscoop” -- when Sri in South Africa against Australia Finch, who will perform 12th-man have asked wicketkeeper-batsman in the ODIs. “In these conditions worked so seamlessly on home Lanka take on Australia in Pallekele because I knew nobody could stand duties in the T20s, broke his index Matthew Wade and ODI star George you’re going to have to sweep, you wickets against New Zealand today and in Colombo on Friday. behind the wicketkeeper,” Dilshan finger during the fifth and final ODI Bailey to stay back for the final two need to use your feet, you’re going and West Indies last summer are Australia are fresh from a con- recalled after playing his last ODI in Pallekele while Lynn dislocated games. to have to watch the ball hard on expected to be picked apart after vincing 4-1 victory over Sri Lanka in match last week. his shoulder during a team practice Wade, who will stay on for to the bat where you can’t leave the being found out in Sri Lanka. their one-day internationals, which “I practised it and then played it session. both matches, and Bailey, for one ball because one is going to skid on,” David Warner, one of the few comes after their 3-0 drubbing in the in the 2009 World Cup against Shane With regular skipper Steve Smith of them, have countered the slug- Warner said on tackling Sri Lankan who would feel comfortable about Test series last month. Watson and it went for a six and that and Mitchell Marsh rested, the visitors gish Sri Lankan pitches with aplomb conditions. their place, gave Bailey a ringing endorsement while just stopping short of nominating him for the four-test tour of India. “He’s played fantastic, he’s played unbelievable cricket in ‘Exciting’ England encourage captain Morgan the subcontinent,” Warner told reporters after blasting a match- winning century in the final ODI in Kandy on Sunday. AFP and determination to perform at our India as well,” said the Irishman. “I “I think he’s averaging almost best.” know the last Champions Trophy we 70 now. He’s been a fantastic England fell short of what they played (here), the pitches were a bit player in these conditions for a CARDIFF: England limited overs wanted in making 302 for nine in drier than we thought, and brought while now and as I’ve said pre- captain Eoin Morgan said he was Cardiff, with opener Jason Roy top- in sub-continent teams. viously I’m not here to put names “excited” by his team’s progress in scoring with 87 and all-rounder Ben “I don’t think, this far out, you can up for selection. 50-over cricket despite a season- Stokes contributing an ODI-best 75. label anybody as favourites.” “(The selectors) have to make ending four-wicket loss to Pakistan But they were on course for a Man-of-the-match Ahmed, who hard choices ... to pick the right in Cardiff on Sunday. whitewash when Pakistan lost two also scored Pakistan’s first ODI hun- team come February.” That defeat meant England had to wickets in one Mark Wood over to dred at Lord’s in the second match, Bailey played the last of his be content with a 4-1 one-day inter- be 77 for three. was the leading overall run-scorer five test matches in Jan. 2014, hav- national series win rather than a first However, a record fourth-wicket in the series with exactly 300 at an ing scored an underwhelming 183 home 5-0 whitewash. partnership of 163 between wicket- average of 60. runs at an average of 26.14 in Aus- It also denied Morgan’s men, keeper Sarfraz Ahmed (90) and “The way Sarfraz batted, this tralia’s 5-0 whitewash of England who back in June tied an ODI with Shoaib Malik (77) turned the match whole tour he’s been exceptional,” in the home Ashes series. Sri Lanka in Nottingham before win- Pakistan’s way. said Pakistan one-day captain Azhar Although a proven leader and ning that series, a maiden unbeaten Morgan, though, remained heart- Ali following a much-needed win. hugely respected by team mates, season in white-ball cricket ahead of ened by England’s commitment to an “He’s been positive and scoring Bailey has also seemed desper- Wednesday’s lone Twenty20 against aggressive approach in ODI cricket good runs at number five, so we’ve ately unlucky at times, and was Pakistan in Manchester. since their World Cup debacle. got some good performances but pushed out of Australia’s formi- England may still be fifth in “I think it’s exciting,” he said. we just need to bind it together,” the dable one-day side for last year’s the International Cricket Council “The attitude and hunger to want skipper added. World Cup triumph on home soil ODI rankings but they have made to be better playing in that manner, I Nevertheless, Pakistan remain when making way for Clarke’s significant progress since their think, sums up the direction one-day ninth in the ODI rankings, with the return from injury. embarrassing first-round exit at international cricket is going and the 1992 champions in danger of miss- last year’s World Cup in Australia talent we have.” ing out on automatic qualification for and New Zealand. But with world number one- the 2019 World Cup. And with England staging both ranked Australia also completing a Azhar has often been compared the 2017 Champions Trophy and the 4-1 series victory away to Sri Lanka unfavourably to celebrated Test cap- 2019 World Cup, it is no longer fanci- on Sunday, Morgan denied England tain Misbah-ul-Haq, who has led ful to think they could win their first -- beaten on home soil in the 2013 Pakistan to the top of the ICC stand- major international 50-over trophy final by India at Edgbaston -- were ings in the five-day game. within the next few years. favourites for next year’s Champi- But Azhar responded to sugges- England captain Eoin Morgan celebrates with the trophy after winning “We’ve been outstanding,” said ons Trophy. tions he might resign the captaincy the Royal London One Day International Series against Pakistan in Morgan. “Every game throughout the “Australia are playing some by indicating he intended to carry on Cardiff, Wales on Sunday. series, we’ve come out with a hunger really strong cricket... South Africa, as skipper.\ Casey leads Deutsche Bank event by three shots

AFP defeating J.B. Holmes in a playoff seven and the two are also tied for seventh. McIl- Paul Casey years ago in Texas. roy had a chance at an albatross on number Casey surrendered his membership on 18. He came within three feet of a two with of England the European Tour to play in America. his 210-yard shot from the fairway. He set- in action BOSTON: England’s Paul Casey stuck to his “There’s still things we’re missing and it tled for a tap-in eagle and finished with six during the game plan on Sunday with a five-under par hurts,” said Casey. “But it’s way better than birdies. third round of 66 at the Deutsche Bank Championship, it was, and so that’s wonderful.” “It was worth the wait,” McIlroy said the Deutsche giving him a shot at just his second win on PGA champion Jimmy Walker shot a of his eagle. Bank the PGA Tour. 70, placing him four back and in a three- “I had to back off the shot twice because Championship The 39-year-old Casey stormed into way tie for third with second-round leader the win was gusting and I didn’t know if I at TPC Boston final round of the second of four FedEx- Kevin Chappell, who shot a 71, and Smylie had enough club in the end.” in Norton on Cup playoff events by seizing a three-shot Kaufman, who shot 68. World number one Jason Day busted Sunday. lead over American Brian Harman who fin- Ryan Moore is in solo sixth after post- loose after a slow start to the week by fir- ished with a 68 on Sunday. ing a 68, putting him five adrift of Casey. ing a 68. Day is 11 shots back and tied for “I am obviously over the moon,” Casey Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, who 33rd place with Rickie Fowler and US Open said. is ranked fifth in the world, vaulted into champion Dustin Johnson. Casey closed his third round on Sunday the picture with a 66 and is tied for sev- The Australian capped his round with with an eagle on the par-five 18th hole to enth with South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen, an eagle at No. 18. finish 54 holes at 13-under 198. who carded a 64. “The last couple weeks has been spurts Casey has 13 wins on the European Tour Olympic champion Justin Rose of Eng- of that guy (No. 1 player in the world),” Day but just one victory on the USPGA Tour, land shot a 69 and Tony Finau put up a 68, said. 22 TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 SPORT

Qureshi Pouille stuns Nadal to lead pulls out of NZ Davis French charge into quarters Cup tie

-- whose attacking response saw him come out a winner on 35 of 48 forays The Spanish star to the net -- weren’t enough. AFP continues dismal run The taut battle came down to the without at least one fifth-set tiebreaker and Nadal, trail- ing 3-6, showed his mettle by saving KARACHI: Pakistan’s number one Grand Slam quarter-final three match points -- the third on tennis player Aisam ul Haq Qureshi appearance for the first Pouille’s serve. said yesterday that he has pulled out Then he smacked a forehand of a Davis Cup tie in New Zealand time since 2004 into the net to give Pouille one later this week “to take a stand”. more chance and the French player The 2010 US Open Doubles Nadal resets pounced on it with a blazing forehand finalist remains unhappy that that kissed the sideline. a 2013 match against the same AFP “I wanted to take my chance to be opponents held in Myanmar was goals after very aggressive, try to play with my handed by the match referee to forehand, and so that’s what I did at New Zealand because of poor play- the (last) match point,” Pouille said. ing conditions, while Qureshi was Open loss NEW YORK: Lucas Pouille outlasted Nadal acknowledged that his winning. 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael sloppy forehand was “a big mistake”. Pakistan has not hosted a Davis Nadal in a five-set classic on Sunday The four-hour, seven-minute con- Cup tie since 2005 and plays its Reuters to lead a trio of French men into the test entranced the crowd in Arthur home matches in neutral venues quarter-finals of the US Open. Ashe stadium, where Pouille recalled because of security concerns. Pouille, 22 and ranked 25th in admiring Nadal as a youngster. He tweeted: “I believe we need NEW YORK: Rafael Nadal (pic- the world, lived up to the promise of Pouille, who has now won three to make a stand for our Country & tured) said he was sad to have his quarter-final run at Wimbledon, successive five-setters to reach the rights specially nowadays when squandered an opportunity to emerging from a roller-coaster ride last eight, wasn’t intimidated by the unfortunately no place is safe.” do something special at the US with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) tri- massive Ashe stage, even though he Speaking to AFP, his father Ehti- Open with his fourth-round loss umph over the Spanish superstar. only practiced on it last year. sham ul Haq added: “Aisam is not at Flushing Meadows, but happy The defeat leaves Nadal -- forced Pouille next tackles 10th-seeded in the right frame of mind and to with his effort and prospects going out of the French Open third round compatriot Gael Monfils, a 6-3, 6-2, pre-empt any further controversy forward this season. with a wrist injury that also saw him 6-3 winner over Cypriot Marcos he has pulled out of the tie.” “I fight until the end,” Nadal miss Wimbledon -- without at least Baghdatis. The Pakistan team was due said about his 6-1 2-6 6-4 3-6 one Grand Slam quarter-final appear- Ninth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to travel to Christchurch for their 7-6(6) loss to 22-year-old French- ance for the first time since he was also advanced, downing Jack Sock, Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I man Lucas Pouille on Sunday. a teenaged tour newcomer in 2004. the last American man left in the second round play-offs from Sep- “There were things I could do Pouille came out firing, pushing draw, 6-3, 6-3, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2. tember 16-18. better. I had the right attitude. I Nadal back with an array of deep It’s the first time since 1947 that Ehtisham added: “Pakistan fought right up to the last ball. groundstrokes and angled shots. three French men have reached the had offered a number of options to “But I need something else, I Fifty-two winners from Nadal quarter-finals of one Grand Slam. save the 2013 tie but New Zealand’s need something more that was not approach was unprecedented... there today. I going to keep work- which they should have made up Lucas Pouille of France returns ing to try to find.” US OPEN SINGLES RESULTS by touring Pakistan.” Nadal came back from more the ball to Rafael Nadal of Tennis New Zealand has hit MEN Spain during his fourth round than two months of inaction due FOURTH ROUND: back, saying the decision to play in to a wrist injury that forced him Men’s Singles match on Day a neutral venue was made by Inter- Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) bt Kyle Edmund (GBR) 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 out of the French Open and Wim- Seven of the 2016 US Open national Tennis Federation (ITF). Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x9) bt Jack Sock (USA x26) 6-3, 6-3, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2 bledon to compete last month at at the USTA Billie Jean King “Pakistan had applied to the ITF the Rio Olympics and won gold Lucas Pouille (FRA x24) bt Rafael Nadal (ESP x4) 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) National Tennis Center in to play the tie in their country but in doubles with Marc Lopez, and Gael Monfils (FRA x10) bt Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 New York yesterday. Pouille for obvious reasons (security con- reached the singles semi-finals. lived up to the promise cerns) that was rejected by the ITF,” While he reports continued WOMEN of his quarter-final run at TNZ chief executive Steve Johns told improvement in his left wrist, the FOURTH ROUND: Wimbledon, emerging from Stuff.co.nz. Qureshi, whose highest 30-year-old Spaniard knows he Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) bt Madison Keys (USA x8) 6-3, 6-4 a roller-coaster ride with a single’s ranking was 125, reached still has a ways to go. Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) bt Johanna Konta (GBR x13) 6-4, 7-5 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) the US Open men’s doubles finals “Is true that I don’t have lot of Roberta Vinci (ITA x7) bt Lesia Tsurenko (UKR) 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 triumph over the Spanish with Indian Rohan Bopanna and matches on my shoulders for the Angelique Kerber (GER x2) bt Petra Kvitova (CZE x14) 6-3, 7-5 superstar. the mixed double’s final with Czech last three, four months, but even Kveta Peschke. like this I lost an opportunity,” Nadal said. “I lost an opportunity to have a very good event here. I am sad for that. Djokovic shakes off rust, shrugs off Edmund “I need to keep improving the level of tennis to be back where I was before the injury.” Nadal said that although the Novak Djokovic of Reuters the target of his arsenal of rifled The world number one, who grand slam season is over, he still Serbia hits a return groundstrokes, angled volleys, pin- was bothered by a left wrist injury has goals. to Kyle Edmund of point passing shots, lobs and drop that may have been a factor in his “I have the motivation to keep Great Britain during shots. third-round exit from Wimble- working,” he said. “I needed to their 2016 US Open NEW YORK: Top seed Novak “Feels great to play a match,” don and first-round loss at the Rio serve better in some moments. men’s singles match Djokovic has been starved of com- Djokovic said in an on-court inter- Olympics, had his right arm and I needed to create more pain on at the USTA Billie petitive action at the US Open but view. “I haven’t played much tennis. elbow area treated during a med- the opponent with my shots. That Jean King National on Sunday the world number one “Baseline shots, both forehand ical timeout at 2-1 in the third set was something that I didn’t make feasted on unseeded Briton Kyle and backhand, were working very against Edmund, but Djokovic Tennis Center in New today.” Edmund in a 6-2 6-1 6-4 romp that well. Think I was most pleased with downplayed it. York yesterday. “I have a few months to finish put him into the quarter-finals. that.” “I needed a little bit of mas- the season, to try to be qualified Djokovic had a second-round After two lopsided sets that sage,” he said of treatment similar for the World Tour Finals. That walkover as Czech Jiri Vesely with- Djokovic totally controlled, to that which he received during his will be a good effort, if I make that drew due to injury, and was leading Edmund made the third set com- opening-round match against Jerzy happen after two months and a 4-2 in his third-round match when petitive, holding for 4-4 before the Janowicz of Poland. half without competition. I going Russian Mikhail Youzhny retired Serb closed out the set to end the Edmund, who entered the tour- to fight for it. with a leg ailment, making it six match. nament ranked 84th and upset 13th “My wrist is improving a lot. I days since his last full match. Djokovic’s victory put him into seed Richard Gasquet of France in say that looks like the injury is at The Serb kept himself busy on the last eight against ninth-seeded the first round and 20th-seeded the end of the process. I am ready the practice courts but was happy Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a American John Isner in the third to keep playing. That’s what my to cut loose against an actual oppo- 6-3 6-3 6-7(7) 6-2 winner against , was playing his first match at body is asking me now.” nent, making 21-year-old Edmund American 26th seed Jack Sock. Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ecclestone could stay on if Formula One sale proceeds

Reuters Jordan, a former team owner, said comple- Austrian Niki Lauda, the retired triple Ecclestone in his paddock mmotorhome.otorhome. tion of the deal could force Ecclestone out world champion who raced for Ecclestone “If there is an investor thatat wants to buybuy but others doubted any departure would in the 1970s and is non-executive chair- the shares it is good news fforor FormuFormulala be rushed. man of dominant Mercedes, said the Briton One,” said Mercedes motorsportrsport headhead MONZA: A takeover of Formula One by “There is obviously a lot of speculation would be at the next race. Toto Wolf. Liberty Media, rumoured to be imminent, going on. I sincerely hope it is not Bernie’s “This I can tell you. He will be in Sin- “Maybe it is good newsws tthathat an could be good news for the sport but Bernie last race and I don’t believe it will be,” Red gapore (on September 18),” he told Reuters. American media company buysbuys For-For- Ecclestone is likely to remain at the helm Bull team principal Christian Horner told Ecclestone said before Sunday’s race mula One. I don’t know whatat hhappensappens for some time yet, paddock insiders said reporters. that “honestly, sincerely” he did not know in terms of management,” hehe added.added. on Sunday. “It could be a really exciting deal for whether Liberty were buying into the sport “There are things we cann learnlearn fromfrom German magazine auto motor und sport Formula One if it happens...but for a new and had nothing more to say. the American way, particularlyularly in dig-dig- reported at the Italian Grand Prix that the group to come in without him being there The 85-year-old met Ferrari and Fiat ital areas.” first of two tranches of payment in an $8.5b would be very difficult, so I’d assume he’ll Chrysler head Sergio Marchionne along Formula One’s biggest shareholdershareholders are deal were expected to be paid today. Lib- be around for some time.” with Donald Mackenzie, co-chairman of CVC, with a 35.5 percent stake,ake, andand erty Media declined to comment. Horner, who is close to Ecclestone and rights holders CVC Capital Partners, at US fund manager Waddell & ReedReed The publication also quoted Eccle- has been tipped in the past as a possible Monza. with 20.9 percent. Ecclestoneone stone as saying his future role would be successor, said it was clear discussions were Daimler chief executive Dieter Zet- holds 5.3 percent and the fam-m- his decision. going on but everything remained conjec- sche, whose Mercedes team have won 13 ily Bambino Trust has anotherer Channel Four television pundit Eddie ture until something was signed. of 14 races this season, also spent time with 8.5 percent. Bernie Ecclestone SPORT TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 23 QSL: El Jaish can push for title, says Keita

The Peninsula I have played in has been suc- at Umm Salal to continue our The Algerian striker who cessful and I wish to continue good form,” admitted the bat- was recruited from RC Reli- the same with El Jaish,” he said. tling midfielder. zane believes he can improve DOHA: El Jaish’s summer sign- Before moving to the QSL, Mahmoud also revealed over the course of the season. ing Seydou Keita (pictured) Keita sought the advice from that his side must start well in “Our aim as a team is to believes that his new side has former team-mate Xavi on the the league, starting in their first survive the QSL this season the squad to push on from their short term move. match of the season against Al and stay away from the rele- second placed finish last term “I spoke with Xavi about Khor. gation zone.” to finally lift their first ever coming to El Jaish, he told me “We have to start strongly; In terms of personal objec- Qatar Stars League (QSL) title. that they are highly respected no doubt we must have points tives the striker was eager to The former FC Barcalona and are often fighting for tro- on the board and push for our stress that he wanted to fire his player while speaking to QSL phies, this convinced me that goal in the second half of the side to safety: “My objective is online on the sidelines of this was the right move.” season.” to score lots of goals in order media day said he was con- Concluding the interview, M e a n w h i l e , U m m S a l a l “We trained hard and the to aid my team during the long fident of a good performance Keita stressed that his new midfielder Ismail Mahmoud group is in good spirits, the club season. After all I am a striker from his team. side have the capability to go said his team should start well management did well in bring- and my task is to score goals.” Keita opened up his inter- all the way to lift their first fal- in the upcoming season to push ing in strong players to help us Shahaniya’s number 9 also view by admitting that El con shield. on to better their fifth placed compete this year,” he added. indicated he is well aware of Jaish’s head coach was deci- “This group of players came finish last term. The QSL season will get the QSL and have been follow- El Jaish’s Brazillian striker Romario sive in securing the six month close last season, I think that “We have to believe that we under way om September 15. ing the last seasons events back Ricardo da Silva (left) vies for loan deal. we have a good coach who is can push on and get into the top While Umm Salal are home, concluding his interview the ball with Al Sadd’s Morteza “Sabri Lamouchi was the hungry to push on and achieve four after the season we had hoping for a good show, Al Sha- he said: “I hope I could add to Mohammadjan during their Qatar major factor in the move. He something with this side.” last year,” he said. haniya’s new signing Mohamed Shahania in attack this term Cup semi-final at Al Sadd Stadium, highlighted the ambitions of the El Jaish will open up their “This season will be a chal- Tiaiba expressed his excitement and pay back the confidence team, and was clear the team QSL campaign with a home lenge, just like any other but I at taking part in his first ever entrusted in me by the club and in this April 2016 file photo. wanted to push on. Every club match against Al Wakrah. feel that we are well placed QSL season. team officials.” Messi uncertain for Mueller, Kimmich guide Celtic tie next week

AFP his training sessions in the next few days.” The Spanish champi- ons refused to state how long Messi Germany past Norway will be sidelined for, but Barca are BARCELONA: Lionel Messi’s avail- unlikely to take any risks for Alaves’ ability for Barcelona’s Champions trip to the Camp Nou on Saturday League opener with Celtic next with seven matches to come in 22 Road to Russia: week remains in doubt after tests days. confirmed the five-time World Messi had started the season in Loew’s world Player of the Year is suffering from fine form, scoring three times as champions start a groin injury. Barca won the Spanish Super Cup Messi returned to Spain after against Sevilla and opened their La 2018 Cup qualifying aggravating the injury as he scored Liga title defence with back-to-back campaign with 3-0 the winner against Uruguay last victories over Real Betis and Ath- Thursday in his first match with letic Bilbao. Argentina boss Edgardo away victory Argentina since reversing his deci- Bauza said Messi had gone against sion to retire. the wishes of Barcelona’s doctors In a statement yesterday Bar- to make a triumphant return to the AFP celona said tests had confirmed national team having dramatically an injury to his left groin and that reversed his shock decision to retire Messi will “lower the demands of from international duty.

OSLO: Bayern Munich team-mates Argentina’s Lionel Messi Thomas Mueller and Joshua Kim- is seen before the start mich fired title-holders Germany to of the Russia 2018 World a commanding 3-0 win away to Nor- Cup qualifier match in way in their opening 2018 World Cup Mendoza, Argentina, last qualifier on Sunday. Thursday. Mueller struck in the 16th minute at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo before Kimmich netted Germany’s second goal on the stroke of half-time. Mueller then scored again on the hour to ensure a winning start for FROM LEFT: Germany’s midfielder Joshua Kimmich, defender Jonas Hector, midfielder Thomas Mueller, Joachim Loew’s team in Group C as and Julian Weigl walk towards German fans after the World Cup 2018 qualification match against Norway the world champions set off on the in Oslo on Sunday. road to the finals in Russia. Beckenbauer has bypass Germany top the group after the opening round of matches, are trying to become the first Euro- inside the far post. Kimmich nearly to look dangerous, but Loew’s side with Azerbaijan also claiming a pean team since Italy in 1938 to doubled the lead almost immediately grabbed a deserved second before surgery, says report 1-0 victory against San Marino and retain the trophy, and the visitors as he escaped behind the defence the break as Mueller’s deft touch Northern Ireland holding Czech quickly took the game to Per-Math- and struck firmly at Jarstein, but released Kimmich to drill a superb Reuters Republic to a 0-0 draw. ias Hogmo’s Norway. Norway should have equalised on 24 low strike into the corner. “We can always find things to Benedikt Hoewedes found him- minutes when Josh King rifled nar- Norway couldn’t have asked for improve, but generally speaking, self in an advanced position inside rowly over rather than playing in an a much tougher test as they seek to BERLIN: German soccer great Franz Beckenbauer underwent open heart we were on the right track tonight,” the Norwegian box and Mueller’s unmarked Veton Berisha. qualify for a first major tournament bypass surgery on Saturday in an operation scheduled long before Swiss Mueller told RTL Television. “We’re cutback picked out the Schalke cen- While Neuer, in his first game since Euro 2000, and their hosts took authorities opened criminal proceedings against him last week, Germany’s very happy, even if there is room for tre-back who forced Rune Jarstein to since taking over as full-time captain another hit as Mueller headed Sami Bild newspaper reported yesterday. The newspaper said Beckenbauer, 70, improvement.” make an excellent save with his legs. following the international retire- Khedira’s cross past Jarstein early in was still at his home in Salzburg, Austria on when authorities carried out Loew added: “I think we played But Mueller edged the Germans ment of Bastian Schweinsteiger, the second half. a two-hour search, but traveled to a clinic in southern Germany on Friday a good match, we dominated our ahead on the quarter-hour as the was largely untroubled, his oppo- Mueller failed to score even once to prepare for the long-scheduled surgery. opponents. Norway weren’t at their Bayern forward, having fluffed his site number Jarstein tried his best during Germany’s run to the Euro The Swiss Attorney General’s office last week launched an investiga- best tonight, they never got into the first attempt, reacted quickest amid to keep Norway in the match. 2016 semi-finals, but the 27-year-old tion into allegations of fraud, criminal mismanagement, money laundering match but that’s also because we a chaotic scramble to shoot beyond The Hertha Berlin keeper raced rediscovered his best form in Oslo as and misappropriation involving Beckenbauer and two former presidents played well.” Jarstein, the Norway goalkeeper una- off his line to claw the ball away from he increased his international goals of Germany’s football federation (DFB) in connection with its successful The four-time world champions ble to keep the ball out as it squirmed Julian Draxler as Germany continued tally to 34. bid for the 2006 World Cup. Drucker wins 16th Vuelta stage as Quintana maintains lead

AFP allowed to escape and the peloton regrouped plenty of drama and controversy over the 12 kilometres from the end. weekend as an attack by Quintana and Daniele Bennati made a dash for the line Alberto Contador in the first few kilome- two kilometres from the finish, and some hes- tres of Sunday’s stage distanced Froome and PENISCOLA, Spain: Luxembourg’s Jean- itation in the chasing pack nearly allowed the dealt a potentially fatal blow to his hopes of Pierre Drucker claimed victory on a rare Italian to take the stage before he was swept becoming the first man in 38 years to win day for the sprinters at the Vuelta a Espana up in the final few hundred metres. the Tour de France and Vuelta in the same yesterday as Nairo Quintana retained his Ducker proved the strongest as he claimed year running. commanding lead over Chris Froome in the his first ever Grand Tour win. Froome was so isolated that all of his general classification. “It has been hard the last days especially remaining Sky team-mates finished outside The BMC rider claimed the 156.4km 16th the day on Aubisque and I was believing in the time limit and were among the more than stage from Alcaniz to Peniscola in a time of the sprint stages,” Ducker told Spanish TV 90 riders who took the start yesterday only 3hrs 21mins 18secs ahead of German duo station Teledeporte. after being shown leniency by race organis- Rudiger Selig and Nikias Arndt. “It’s nice, it’s cool to have a victory in a ers not to disqualify them. Quintana remains 3mins 37secs ahead of Grand Tour.” There were no significant changes in the Froome with just five stages to go after today’s And Ducker is targeting more glory on general classification on Monday, though, as second rest day. the streets of central Madrid in Sunday’s race all the contenders finished two seconds back With the three-week tour dominated by finale. on the sprinters. a series of gruelling mountain finishes, the “The main goal was to win a stage and Another mountain finish awaits on tomor- Jean-Pierre Drucker celebrates on the podium after winning the 16th stage of the teams with sprint contenders worked hard to now I did it so there is no stress anymore. row on the 177.5km stage from Castellon to 71st edition of “La Vuelta” Tour of Spain, yesterday. ensure an early six-man breakaway wasn’t Two punishing mountain stages provided Llucena.a/dmc www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAGE | 21 PAGE | 22 TillakaratneTilla ready Ecclestone could forfo last ‘Dilscoop’ stay on if Formula display One sale proceeds

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Qatar players in Al Attiyah wins action during a training session. Middle East title

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BEIRUT: Qatar’s multi-talented racing icon Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah (pictured) secured the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) for the 12th time in his career, despite retiring from the fourth round of the season - Rally of Lebanon. Driving his Skoda Fabia R5, Al Attiyah added six more points to elevate his tally to 123 points before retirement. The Qatari star and his French co-driver Matthieu Baumel had been running second overall in Leb- anon behind Abdo Feghali before retiring at Zandouka. Qatar coach Coach Jose Abdo went on to win the event, Daniel Carreno but a penalty saw him dropping to and Dubai have been cancelled, 2nd place. Al Attiyah’s total number so the MERC season will finish of points was 60 more than what with the Cyprus Rally next month, his compatriot Khalid Al Suwaidi guaranteeing Al Attiyah’s victory achieved. since there are only 39 points left Qatar look to bounce back The final two rounds in Oman to collect. Italian Football Federation Carreno also said that Qatar team in a tough Group A which also brack- need a win after their shock loss to Road to Russia 2018: had no injury issues and every player ets 2022 hosts Qatar, Uzbekistan and UAE, but it won’t be easy for the four- is available for selection. Syria. time Asian champions at a steamy partners with QFA and ‘Fully-fit’ hosts take “I want the fans to turn in large They are not the only team need- Rajamangala stadium. on Uzbekistan in Doha numbers and support the national ing a positive result with Japan, still Outspoken AC Milan forward side. Fans can lift the morale of the smarting from a disallowed goal in Keisuke Honda read his younger Aspire Academy side,” he added. The match starts at their 2-1 defeat to UAE, facing a tricky team-mates the riot act after last 7.00pm local time. away trip to Thailand. week’s defeat, telling them they need Agencies Meanwhile, China are hoping to The top two teams from both of to work harder. The Peninsula The Qatar Football Association continue their fighting form after the six-strong Asian groups will earn Meanwhile the UAE can seize the and Aspire are increasingly becom- coming from behind to reduce the spots at the 2018 World Cup in Rus- initiative in Group B when they host ing an international reference at the goal deficit in a 3-3 loss in the hands sia, while the third-placed teams go Australia looking for their second big DOHA: Seeking boost in the forefront of innovation, research DOHA: Qatar will be looking to of South Korea last week as they take into a play-off series. scalp after beating Japan last week. Performance and Research Depart- and performance pathways as rec- bounce back, following their well- on heavyweights Iran in another big “Iran are stronger than us,” said Asian champions Australia were ment, Federazione Italiana Giuoco ognized by FIGC through this first played match which ended in Iran’s World Cup qualifying test today. Huang. “But we are playing at home, tentative in last week’s 2-0 win over Calcio (FIGC) has reached out to the of its kind partnership. favour, as they take on Uzbekistan in China fought back from 3-0 down so I hope we can deliver.” Iraq in Perth, and home conditions Qatar Football Association (QFA) FIGC has embarked on an ambi- their second match of the final qual- to make it 3-2 with 14 minutes left in China’s first task will be to avoid will suit UAE with free entry expected and Aspire Academy for expertise. tious restructuring and reform of its ification round for 2018 World Cup Seoul, ensuring a tense finale to a conceding after Zheng Zhi’s own goal, at Abu Dhabi’s 42,000-capacity The inclusion of the QFA and football organisation. at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today. game which South Korea had looked followed by strikes from Lee Chung- Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Aspire in the select pool of world- The reform has been initiated Just a day after their 2018 World like wrapping up with ease. Yong and Koo Ja-Cheol, gave them a UAE playmaker Omar Abdulrah- wide experts approached by the directly by the Italian FA’s current Cup qualifying game against Iran, While China started the final mountain to climb in Seoul. man urged fans to come out in force, Italian FA for such critical project President Carlo Tavecchio with the Qatar team returned to Doha on round of Asian qualifying with a Carlos Queiroz’s Iran are Asia’s warning that the game “won’t be easy in Italy is a strong statement about goal of elevating Italy’s competi- Friday and hit the training pitch defeat, they are taking heart from top-ranked side at 39th in the world, at all. We have to win for the second the developments that have been tiveness in the world arena to new immediately but were seen in good the performance ahead of Tues- and they started the qualifying round successive time, which will help us at made by Qatar’s football bodies in heights. spirits following their 2-0 loss in day’s home game against Iran in with a 2-0 victory over Qatar in the end of our journey,” he told The recent years. Such strategic decision will be Tehran in Group A fixture. Shenyang. Tehran -- although both goals came National newspaper. The partnership between one of carried out through the launch of Qatar will be playing against “I don’t think we have much pres- in injury time. “But we need our stadium to be football’s oldest and most accom- four new supporting departments South Korea , Syria and China after sure,” said Guangzhou Evergrande “It’s going to be very tough... We full, with more than 40,000 Emira- plished Associations will see the at FIGG. their game against Uzbekistan. midfielder Huang Bowen, according come from different results in the first tis to come and support their national QFA’s and Aspire’s Director of As part of this exercise, the Coach Jose Daniel Carreno said: to the Global Times. “I just hope we games, but the situation is reversed team.” Football Performance and Sci- Italians have sought world lead- “We have urged the players to forget can play the way we did in the last 15 now that China will play at home,” Elsewhere, war-torn Syria play ence, Prof. Valter Di Salvo, lead the ing partners and experts in the Iran game and look forward to the minutes against South Korea.” Queiroz said, according to the Glo- their ‘home’ fixture against South design and implementation of Italy’s various fields – in the Performance, challenging match ahead of us against China are bidding to reach only bal Times. Korea in Malaysia, which is also host- national football body performance Scouting, Medical and Analytics Uzbekistan”. the second World Cup in their history In Bangkok, Japan desperately ing Iraq’s game against Saudi Arabia. programs. departments to work. German riders aim to end a fifty-year drought in Doha

The Peninsula alone who the possible front man will UCI Continental Circuits rankings be. Degenkolb will probably settle for by nation, and individual UCI World a role as helper and back-up anchor, Ranking. but both Greipel and Kittel want to be With a smaller squad than most DOHA: Germany will be looking to end on top. other major cycling countries, the a 50-year drought in the men’s road “It would be counter-productive German sprinters will have a less race at the UCI Road World Champi- to go there with two captains,” Greipel number of team-mates to protect and onships - Doha 2016 when the event told German press agency DPA . help them on the big open roads in the commences on 9 October in Qatar’s “It’s a difficult situation for Marcel 257.5 kilometre race. capital. and me. The course in Qatar is good for Other elite sprinters like Mark Rudi Altig was the last German to both of us, but it is not to be underes- Cavendish (GBR), Australian young- take the most desired rainbow jer- timated: It will be about 40 degrees, ster Caleb Ewan and Dutch prodigy sey, when he crossed the line first on strong wind and 260 kilometres,” he Dylan Groenewegen will anchor a home soil at the Nürburgring in 1966 added. nine-men squad. event. The flat Doha course of 2016 will Besides the captaincy question, France and Italy will enter nine- favour the German sprinters, but the Germany has another issue to tackle. men teams too, but they have their squad faces more than one challenge. After being allowed to enter nine rid- own captaincy questions. With Nacer With their star riders John ers in last year’s road race, the BDR Bouhanni, Bryan Coquard et Arnaud Degenkolb, Andre Greipel and Marcel can only start six men in the 2016 Démare, the French have to choose Kittel, Germany have three sprinting competition. between three fast sprinters, while German rider Andre Greipel powerhouses. Coach Jan Schaffrath Team quotas are decided for each Italy coach Davide Cassani has to yet winning an event in this file photo. has yet to decide whether he will year’s Championship by the UCI, based make up his mind about Elia Viviani appoint one target man or not, let on the UCI World Ranking by nation, and Giacomo Nizzolo.